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purlewe's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
4.0
Not Quite Nice by Celia Imrie. Mystery, Cozy. The first in the series. Theresa find herself suddenly forced into retirement. She is worried about the prospect of babysitting for her grandchildren more when she has more free time. (The children, btw sound horrible) She decides to take a trip to the South of France and falls in love and buys a house almost immediately. When she moves down there she gets caught up in the expat community and finds new friends. Of course there are other things happening: small thefts, visits from family, classes in cooking and sailing. An enjoyable cozy. Read very quickly.
simple_sock's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I thought that I was just going to give this book 3 stars but the last six or so chapters were incredible. I don't understand the people who say that the writing has left something to desire because I personally liked it. The characters were great and overall a great book.
I did read most of this book while in Menton (close to Nice) while my mum read the second and then the third which was very nice. The places being described I could imagine so vividly because I've been to all of the real ones before.
I just thought that it was very witty, written well, and generally great.
I did read most of this book while in Menton (close to Nice) while my mum read the second and then the third which was very nice. The places being described I could imagine so vividly because I've been to all of the real ones before.
I just thought that it was very witty, written well, and generally great.
hannahkitto's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
wendoxford's review against another edition
2.0
This ex-pats in Nice and their families and intrigues requires a complete suspension of reality. From the decision to buy a flat in Nice to arriving with one suitcase...and a bed (and bedding?) being there but no other furniture..and using an old towel used for hair dyeing - this has no foot in the "real" world and relies on every cliché under the sun. If you can (constantly) see past all of this, this is a witty but very far-fetched read with a lovely backdrop!
barmyjen's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
thatreaderchels's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vdoprincess's review against another edition
3.0
Had to come back to add: this book was charming enough that I'll pick up another by the same author, but nothing earth shattering. HOWEVER. I definitely picked up the ingredients for bagna cauda tonight at the grocery, so....it must be good!