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A Piano in the Pyrenees
- The Ups and Downs of an Englishman in the French Mountains
- Narrated by: Tony Hawks
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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"Funny and irreverent as ever." ( Wanderlust)
"A warmly comic adventure." ( Daily Mail)
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- Andrew
- 15-11-15
Left disappointed
After reading 'Fridge' and 'Playing Moldovan's' I expected a high level of laughs, but this Tony Hawks' third book, felt flat and a very self absorbed story, compared to his other two book, it is hardly daring to buy a French house on the spur of the moment and then tie this into a 'love' story of his own, Hoping for better from his future books
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- Jo Mengaud
- 19-11-15
funny
I listened to this book 3 times and I still laugh out loud very funny.
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- Anonymous User
- 10-05-09
Very funny, gentle humour.
I don't laugh out loud easily, but this talking book caused me to do so a lot. His humourous observations are kind, not cruel and his reading style enhances this. His vocal impressions of his French neighbours intersperse the monologue well. It makes you want to visit this French village. I particularly liked the chair lift 'episode' towards the end. There are enough characters in the book, but not so many that you get confused. I hope Tony records a new book soon.
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- Alexander
- 16-04-13
Funny, interesting and moving
Big fan of Tony Hawkes, who in my opinion is much underrated. This book is a good deal more mature than his earlier works (I loved Round Ireland with a Fridge) and it brings a new romantic side to his accounts. Still very funny but also quite touching.
More please Tony!
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- Paul Meaklim
- 03-08-23
Easy listen
A more relaxed story from Tony Hawks with more of a meandering everyday occurrences as opposed to his travel books.
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- Caroline
- 05-01-09
Health Warning: Don't Listen & Drive!
Listened to this on the long drive down through France from Calais to Biarritz - it was perfect entertainment, but it was almost too entertaining, and I nearly crashed twice due to laughing so hard I could barely see... Best enjoyed while not behind the wheel! But Tony Hawks certainly captured every ounce of comdey to be had from Brits in France, so when you need cheering up, download this and sit back and enjoy.
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- Sue McW
- 12-04-15
A soothing, gently humorous read
I have read all of Tony Hawks' books in paperback and thoroughly enjoyed his wistful humour and adventurous attitude to life. The audiobook is a delight because Tony's reading voice is so soothing. Very enjoyable.
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- adrian morton
- 25-11-19
Excellent Account
Funny and impelling read of the ups and downs of buying a house in France. Five stars.
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- Jane
- 28-02-16
Next adventure - I'm in, call me!
Would you consider the audio edition of A Piano in the Pyrenees to be better than the print version?
Definitely, the Author reading it aloud added to the experience.
What other book might you compare A Piano in the Pyrenees to, and why?
Maybe 'Don't tell Mum I work on the rigs' by Paul Carter, also a very funny man describing that style some people have of living the most interesting life in the most normal of circumstances. A feat I am most jealous of!
What does Tony Hawks bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
It just made the story come alive and he's just so non-plussed about his life but it's great!
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Twice dunked - in red wine..
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- Ian1956
- 15-05-09
Pyrenees venture
Those who are looking for profound insights into French culture may feel a little let down, but this is a very honest review of Tony's experiences in France. It's well written and read with some side-splitting moments that ought not to be read while eating or drinking.
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