Review: I seriously struggled
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 09 21, 2013
I was massively disappointed with this book. I am only relieved that I paid nothing for it, as it was on free promotion."It's written by a comedian! it said. "It's all about travel around Europe" it said. "What's not to like" I said.I struggled with the humour. I struggled with the stereotyping. I struggled with the word "statute" - IT'S A STATUE!!! I read a lot of US humour, so it's not "something lost in translation".For anyone reading this book before planning a trip to Europe... we're not all thugs... we're not all waiting to mug you... we're not all watching your taxi waiting to beat you with bricks and sticks... and we don't love it when you patronise our heritage and language.The byline says that author's wife is funnier than he is - wouldn't be difficult now would it?I felt that the book oversold and underdelivered.A shame, as I'd saved this book for some chill out time