A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Brief
224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Provence, France • 1980s
1990
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Year in Provence, the best-selling 1989 memoir by Peter Mayle, the author and his wife buy a 200-year-old home in southern France and experience the culture shock and growing pains of a new life outside England. Mayle documents the first year of their life in Provence, including the amazing cuisine, strange local customs, frequent house guests, and the peace they find despite struggling to learn the language and establish themselves as permanent residents.
Nostalgic
Humorous
Contemplative
Heartwarming
Serene
Reviews & Readership
85,542 ratings
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Review Roundup
Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence offers a delightful, humorous account of the author's move to Southern France, engaging readers with vivid descriptions and charming anecdotes. Positive reviews applaud its evocative storytelling and cultural insights. However, some critics note a lack of depth and repetitive content. Despite minor criticisms, it remains a beloved, atmospheric memoir.
Who Should Read A Year in Provence?
A reader who enjoys A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle typically appreciates immersive travel memoirs with rich descriptions of local culture and cuisine. Fans of Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love would likely be captivated by Mayle’s witty and vivid portrayal of rural French life.
85,542 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
224
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Provence, France • 1980s
1990
Adult
18+ years
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