Clarke, a Brit living in France, understands both the French and the English on their own terms, but is fascinated by their differences and their 'love-hate' relationship. This brilliant book with its serious undertone, is knowledgeable, full of entertaining anecdotes and gossip, and is as up to date as it can be. Sympathetic to issues both French and English, cheerful and devoid of pedantry: a book to read, to give to one's Francophile, or perhaps better still one's Francophobe, friends.
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 61 Summer 2011 ) |
