Susan Herrmann Loomis

I'm done - read half of the book and just can't finish it. I thought it would be entertaining to read about someone else's French experience since we had to cancel our June 2020 trip to France due to COVID-19. I've known about the author for years, and read her articles in various publications. But reading an entire book written by her was disappointing. Her writing style is bland (don't believe the rave blurbs from her friends). She recounts the details of moving, living with friends, buying a house, putting her two-year-old in preschool, etc. all in the same pedestrian tone. No amusing anecdotes, nothing to keep me reading. I was expecting something as entertaining as Peter Mayles' "A Year in Provence" - save yourself some time and read that one if you're looking for a visit to France this year. Giving it two stars because it includes recipes, with an index to the recipes.… (mer)