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Stephen Clarke (1) (1958–)

Author of A Year in the Merde

For other authors named Stephen Clarke, see the disambiguation page.

17 Works 4,595 Members 103 Reviews 4 Favorited

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Other reviews can give you the general plot, but it's only a paper-thin scaffolding for Clarke's attitudes towards the French, which he uses in this thinly-veiled fiction. The main character, Paul West, is thoroughly unlikable. He derides the working people of France, and constantly objectifies the women. There are very few redeeming qualities about this book. Every once in a great while, Clarke manages to write an effective joke, but most of it is hurtful or sleazy.
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NielsenGW | 49 other reviews | Aug 31, 2023 |
When I started reading this I wasn't sure I could handle that many years, and pages, of history written with tongue planted firmly in cheek. I was wrong. Turns out it was the porridge that Goldilocks ate for telling this very long and very acrimonious relationship story.
 
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beentsy | 18 other reviews | Aug 12, 2023 |
An amusing and yet informative at over 1000 years of "relations" between the French and the British. I learnt a lot about British history.
 
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yukon92 | 18 other reviews | Jul 21, 2023 |
A very light amusing read of a Brit's view of American life.
 
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gianouts | 5 other reviews | Jul 5, 2023 |

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