Acquired Tastes edition by Peter Mayle Literature Fiction eBooks
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With an updated foreword by Peter Mayle, ACQUIRED TASTES, originally published in 1993 as EXPENSIVE HABITS, is a celebration of life's extravagances. Exploring an aspect of human nature that, although lying dormant in hard economic times, is capable of erupting with the hint of good fortune and the drop of a credit card. It samples the luxuries of Havana cigars, Parisian Hotels, bespoke London tailoring, hand-made shoes, the proper color for a stretch limousine and weighs the cost versus the pleasure of keeping a mistress. Explaining the proper way to eat true caviar while providing the listener with hours of pure, unadulterated escapism.
Acquired Tastes edition by Peter Mayle Literature Fiction eBooks
I write as a confirmed Mayle lover. This series of short essays give him a chance to let off steam about myriad subjects. Some are better than others, but mant are spot-on. All are entertaining and well worth the read. It's a shame he won't be giving us more.Product details
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Acquired Tastes edition by Peter Mayle Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Lovely writing, excellent taste, wonderful tips ... It's the kind of book you can read on and off, slowly digesting the concepts. It's a little like eating caviar or pâté de foie, it's perfect taken chapter by chapter, in little wafers. The writing is a kick all by itself, irreverent, funny. A gem of a book. A must read for anyone into appreciating the truly good things in life, but capable of laughing at the ridiculousness of many of the more obivous ones.
Well who am I to review Peter Mayle...I think he writes so wonderfully and could probably do it in his sleep...only problem I had with the book is that a couple of the topics didn't interest me...but that is my problem! I totally enjoyed this one. Makes me want to go back and re read a few others of his!
Be forewarned, I like everything Peter Mayle writes. This is an entertaining book even if you don't enjoy exactly the same tastes as Peter Mayle, such as cigars and everything French. His writing broadens our perspective about the good things available to us without having to leave the house. And he never once preaches about saving the earth or warns against the dangers of smoking and drinking and eating rich food or says anything remotely politically correct. And he's very funny in a dry British way.
Not as amusing as Peter Mayle's other contributions. A ramble through the distractions and indulgences of the very rich for those who are unlikely to have the opportunity. Great if that is what you want, or, outrageous extravagance by the fickle and wealthy if you don't want. Some interesting obscure knowledge for the curious. A bit disappointing for this reader.
This is the first time I read Peter Mayle's book and I must say that I am floored by his writing style. Acquired Tastes speaks of luxury and decadence that also can cost a lot. Mayle's research into each of these is thorough which makes this book a fascinating read.
The idea was to describe how the very rich people spend their money on luxury items. When the author stuck to that premise, the book was very interesting. I especially enjoyed reading his descriptions of buying custom made shoes, shirts, and suits. For me, he talked a little bit too much about food and restaurants. The book has a mildly humorous tone. I wouldn't have paid full price for this book, but did enjoy it at the bargain price it is now going for.
I can't even tell you how much I enjoyed this book. Not just Mayle's delightful style, but the view into a world of low-key luxury. I say low-key because it's in no way about flash and shiny excess. Having a pair of shoes made to perfectly fit your feet and paying $1200 may seem at first glance excessive but if you wear them for 10 years because of their wonderful comfort, incredible workmanship and ageless style, it's not.
Each vignette describes some wonderful luxury that is not as far-fetched as it seems. Certainly such things may be enjoyed more frequently by the quietly wealthy, but most are not totally out of reach on a limited scale. I may not be eating Beluga caviar regularly, but once is possible--just to see what it's like. There are sometimes ways to sample such things on a very limited basis. No harm in adding a few to your 'bucket list'.
Mayle's opening of this world to us was a luxury in itself. His wonderful dry wit is always a pleasure to read and this book, to me, is one of his best.
I write as a confirmed Mayle lover. This series of short essays give him a chance to let off steam about myriad subjects. Some are better than others, but mant are spot-on. All are entertaining and well worth the read. It's a shame he won't be giving us more.
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