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Driving over Lemons : An Optimist in Andalucia
Driving over Lemons An Optimist in Andalucia
Author: Chris Stewart
Driving Over Lemons is the contagiously entertaining account of one couple's beginning a new life as they turn a rundown peasant farm in southern Spain into a home. — When Chris Stewart first sees El Valero, he's willing to overlook its lack of electricity, running water, or access road. Assured that he's bought "a paradise for pen...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780141801438
ISBN-10: 0141801433
Publication Date: 10/28/1999
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Gardners Books
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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This was a mildly amusing look at an English couple who moved to a farm in rural Spain. The other inhabitants are well described and portrayed.

That said, I wasn't really pulled into the book. I didn't find the author that appealing of a narrator and I didn't feel like I got to know any of the other characters. It was more of a play-by-play than a nicely wove tale. It wasn't bad, but I didn't feel like I'd been on their farm or actually met any of the various people or even had a sense for what they went through. There was nothing bad, there just wasn't anything compelling either.
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This story was hard for me to get involved in at the beginning but it is funny and affectionate. It is a relaxing story and great read. Different story.
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Interesting tale of one man and his wife's attempt at living in rural Spain. Best enjoyed from the comfort of your armchair:)The author paints a very realistic picture of a fairly unknown part of Spain and the way of life there.

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