Cis H. (californiadreamin) reviewed on 8/5/2018 + 273 more book reviews

I really looked forward to reading this book before my trip to Paris. I wanted some insight into how Americans viewed living in Paris and all I got was an entitled brat's view of why the French are not like Americans. Well, aren't we glad??? Good grief, why in the world would you move to a country (especially such a romantic and delightful city like Paris) and whine about how 'different' things are from home. If you want to live like a New Yorker, stay in NY. I was disappointed in how little Gopnik truly embraced the lifestyle and culture of Paris, and how he still gives Americans the tag "Ugly American". Don't waste your time reading this; there are many more delightful books on Paris.

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