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A Year In The Merde

by Stephen Clarke
RM14.31 MYR
A Year In The Merde - Thryft
A Year In The Merde - Thryft

Appeal: French culture, humor, and cultural differences.

Recommendation: A Year In The Merde is an entertaining read that sheds light on cultural differences between France and Britain, with a humorous tone that keeps readers engaged. It is recommended for those interested in French culture, and for those looking for a light-hearted read that will keep them entertained. The book provides insight into the peculiarities of French life, while also giving practical advice on how to navigate through them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Year In The Merde

by Stephen Clarke
RM14.31 MYR
ISBN: 9780552153072
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM50.39 MYR
Authors: Stephen Clarke
Publisher: Black Swan
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary
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Goodreads rating: 3.53
(rated by 15622 readers)

Description

Paul West arrives in Paris to start a new job - and finds out what the French are really like.They do eat a lot of cheese, some of which smells like pigs' droppings. They don't wash their armpits with garlic soap. Going on strike really is the second national participation sport after petanque. And, yes, they do use suppositories.In his first novel, Stephen Clarke gives a laugh-out-loud account of the pleasures and perils of being a Brit in France. A Year in the Merde tells you how to get served by the grumpiest Parisian waiter; how to make amour - not war; and how not to buy a house in the French countryside.
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Appeal: French culture, humor, and cultural differences.

Recommendation: A Year In The Merde is an entertaining read that sheds light on cultural differences between France and Britain, with a humorous tone that keeps readers engaged. It is recommended for those interested in French culture, and for those looking for a light-hearted read that will keep them entertained. The book provides insight into the peculiarities of French life, while also giving practical advice on how to navigate through them.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.