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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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- Martin Davidson
- 23-05-11
Fantastic Read! Highly entertaining.
I was planning to buy a science factual book, but inadvertently came across this. I have always liked Tony Hawks on Just A Minute and bought this on a whim. What can I say? He reads it so well and there are some real laugh aloud moments (not great when you walking down the street!) I found myself having to ration my listening, so the book didn't finish too soon. I felt I was there with him through all the ups and downs and enjoyed his characterisation of all the people in the village. I am now going to buy Round Ireland With a Fridge, even though I have already read it in print. "Monsieur Tony, when are you going to read some of your other books for us?
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- Yvonne
- 08-04-13
A Piano in te Pyrenees
Have you ever read "Round Ireland with a Fridge"? It is a whimsical read. This memoir is even better. It appealed to me because I aspire to live in France and do what he had the courage to do. Great fun.
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- Max C.
- 12-06-17
didn't way it to finish!
A great listen, read fantastically. really enjoyed it. Will be getting his other books now
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- Richard Kirkwood
- 19-12-20
Tony Hawks at his very best
I love Tony Hawks and his wonderfully witty writing. Only discovered his audobooks recently and they don't disappoint. His books always make me feel better almost like I've had a life affirming experience and hearing him audibly deliver it makes it even better. Hugely recommended.
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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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