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A Good Year [Abridged] [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

de Peter Mayle (Author), Ben Chaplin (Reader)
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Mayle's breezy, uncomplicated fifth novel (Chasing Cezanne, etc.) and ninth book follows 30-something Max Skinner from a sabotaged financial career in London to his adoption of the Provençal lifestyle on an inherited vineyard in France. Max spent holidays at his Uncle Henry's vineyard as a child, so when he inherits the place, the prospect of returning is tempting; a generous "bridging loan" from ex-brother-in-law Charlie seals the deal. The estate, Le Griffon, is in a dire state of disrepair and the wine cellar is filled with bottles of a dreadful-tasting swill, but it's nothing that vineyard caretaker Claude Roussel and prim housekeeper Madame Passepartout can't resolve. Max settles into his new life easily thanks to the attentions of local notary Nathalie Auzet and busty cafe owner Fanny. The arrival of young Californian "wine brat" Christie Roberts, Uncle Henry's long-lost daughter, complicates matters for Max, but her surprise offer and Charlie's arrival lessen the impact of a vicious vineyard scandal involving a delicious, high-priced, discreetly produced wine called Le Coin Perdu. Mayle's simple story provides lighthearted if unadventurous reading and a fond endorsement of the pleasures of viniculture.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --Ce texte provient de la Hardcover édition.


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The brief bio on Peter Mayle's latest literary soufflé says he "eats, drinks, writes, and lives in Provence." As the emphasis indicates, the taste buds play a starring role in this novel. Wine is the focus as a broke young Englishman inherits a run-down Provençal vineyard. He finds a mystery involving a forgotten corner of the vineyard, a long-lost cousin, romance (with a restaurant owner, of course), and lots of fine dining. Ben Chaplin reads with lively good humor and heavy, yet clearly understandable, French accents. After the novel, you'll hear Mayle himself talking about his experiences in France. This well-crafted escapism will be welcome to listeners looking for a break from everyday cares. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 A Mayle Triumph, Nov. 3 2008
This review is from: A Good Year (Paperback)
This book certainly follows the pattern of a year in Provence with an up-close and in-depth look at the rural culture of a town in provence. The book, however, starts off in London where the life of the hero, Max has just fallen apart. His friend, Charlie, helps him travel to the warmer, more exotic environs of southern Provence where the weather is warmer and the people somewhat strange and mysterious. He takes up residence in the house of his uncle which sits on a vineyard that produces a wine of horrific qualities. The story takes off from there into a tangled but fascinating whirlwind of romance, crime, boutique wineries, local culinary customs and some rather unique, local personalities. Mayle peppers the story with witticisms that add extra life to the story...a good read.
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3.0étoiles sur 5 Vintage Peter Mayle? Non!, Jui 5 2004
Par Provencal "stremy" (Washington, DC USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: A Good Year (Hardcover)
For the most part, Peter Mayle's books have distinguished themselves because of their apt and charming descriptions of the cultural idiosyncrasies of small-town Provence. Mayle's primary and secondary characters were full-bodied -- people whom could easily visualize and with whom you could empathize. The Provencal countryside and markets were alive and stimulated your palate.

In comparison with his earlier works, Mayle's latest endeavor falls flat! The characterizations are shallow, the plot simplistic, and the spirit of the Luberon is not much in evidence. In "A Year in Provence" and "Toujours Provence" you could feel the physical impact of the Mistral's battering winds. While breezy, "A Great Year" has none of the full-fledged richness of his earlier works.

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1.0étoiles sur 5 A Good Year, but a Bad Book, Avril 6 2007
This review is from: Good Year (Hardcover)
What has happened to Peter Mayle? From the triumphs of A Year in Provence and Hotel Pastis, he has descended to the depths of churning his earlier books. A Good Year simply recycles characters and text. There are so many sentences copied nearly verbatim from earlier works that I had the impression that I had read the book before.

I thought that Chasing Cezanne was scraping the bottom of the barrel, but this takes scraping to new lengths.

Absolute rubbish - avoid at all costs.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 A Votre Santé
A Good Year is the first I've read by Peter Mayle. I did not know that it had been headed to Hollywood, but one certainly suspects it. Read more
Publié le Juil 7 2004 par S. A. Cartwright

4.0étoiles sur 5 Head Off to the South of France Sans Luggage This Summer
If a trip to the South of France doesn't fit into this summer's budget, head to your bookstore instead, for copy of Peter Mayle's latest look at the charms and the foibles of the... Read more
Publié le Juil 5 2004 par L. Young

2.0étoiles sur 5 No legs
I am a devoted fan of Peter Mayle and always look forward to his next work. I am a frequent traveler to Provence as well and know most, if not all, of the non fictional places he... Read more
Publié le Juil 1 2004 par Dale Bentson

5.0étoiles sur 5 Book on CD
I am a big fan of Peter Mayle and in addition just last week returned from a trip to France. I listened to the book on CD during a car trip from NJ to Boston (about 5 1/2 hours... Read more
Publié le Jui 28 2004

5.0étoiles sur 5 Great Summer Reading
This is another great Peter Mayle book. While the characters are familiar, pretty girls with great legs, loveable locals, a snoppy housekeeper, cautious neighbors etc. Read more
Publié le Jui 18 2004 par Robert Whitney

2.0étoiles sur 5 sour grapes
While still a lighthearted, fun read, this book disappoints on many levels. Too much focus on plot, not enough on the characters. Why hadn't Max seen his uncle in years? Read more
Publié le Jui 17 2004

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Peter Mayle's novel about a man who leaves his high-stress job in London for an inherited vineyard in southern France is not a great book, but it is a good enough story to enjoy,... Read more
Publié le Jui 13 2004 par Brent Wigen

3.0étoiles sur 5 Pleasant enough, but ....
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