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The Reluctant Expat #2
The Reluctant Expat: Part Two - Finding my Feet
FINDING MY FEET is the second instalment of THE RELUCTANT EXPAT, Alan Laycock’s light-hearted account of his life in Spain. Part Three of Alan’s story is now also available.
231 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2018
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February 14, 2024
A stroll through the author's life in Spain with a weird neighbour and a discovery of the pleasure of market gardening. An ok read but I could have done without his introduction of attempts at emulating film characters.
June 18, 2018
Can't wait for part 3
The storyline flows we!l, continuing seamlessly from part 1.
I like the spanis h words intermingled with the English. I can test myself.
Very impressed with Alan's command of the Spanish language in less than a year and his sister and brother in law need commending as well.
All of their lives are progressing so differently from their native Yorkshire and all of the people that they meet are described so well by Alan.
A good read for the would be expat deciding to live in the campo or the coast.
The storyline flows we!l, continuing seamlessly from part 1.
I like the spanis h words intermingled with the English. I can test myself.
Very impressed with Alan's command of the Spanish language in less than a year and his sister and brother in law need commending as well.
All of their lives are progressing so differently from their native Yorkshire and all of the people that they meet are described so well by Alan.
A good read for the would be expat deciding to live in the campo or the coast.
July 18, 2018
Very enjoyable
A funny delightful story, great characters and wonderful descriptions. Alan has an ability to make you smell and feel beautiful Andelusia. Looking forward very much to book the to find out what happens next.
A funny delightful story, great characters and wonderful descriptions. Alan has an ability to make you smell and feel beautiful Andelusia. Looking forward very much to book the to find out what happens next.
September 30, 2024
I don't do book reviews
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
March 8, 2022
Alan finds friendship and romance in this second installment of life as an expat in Spain. Alan has made himself at home in his new environment and cannot imagine returning to England. After a vacation to England his sister and brother-in-law begin to follow Alan's lead and assimilate to life in Spain.
The author is whitty and honest. He does not hesitate to share his less than stellar moments in his new homeland. I am looking forward to reading the third installment.
The author is whitty and honest. He does not hesitate to share his less than stellar moments in his new homeland. I am looking forward to reading the third installment.
March 21, 2020
Worthy following up.
Grand 2nd instalment to this smashing little saga. Nice easy read, goes along at a relaxed pace. All the characters from the 1st book, with some new ones thrown into the mix.
Certainly well worth a read and on another positive note, two more available in the series.
Grand 2nd instalment to this smashing little saga. Nice easy read, goes along at a relaxed pace. All the characters from the 1st book, with some new ones thrown into the mix.
Certainly well worth a read and on another positive note, two more available in the series.
April 26, 2019
Fun
I am really enjoying the author's style of writing. It's like having a chat with a witty friend. In this second book we discover more a out the kindness and insecurities of our British coin collector after moving to Spain. char.ing!
I am really enjoying the author's style of writing. It's like having a chat with a witty friend. In this second book we discover more a out the kindness and insecurities of our British coin collector after moving to Spain. char.ing!
June 25, 2019
Beautiful and Filled with Fun
I loved book two even more than book one. I love how the author draws us into the local Spanish village life. I love how their lives are transformed by Spain. I love how the author embraces expat life and makes Spanish friends.
I loved book two even more than book one. I love how the author draws us into the local Spanish village life. I love how their lives are transformed by Spain. I love how the author embraces expat life and makes Spanish friends.
March 5, 2020
Super read as ever ! Very well written ! I look forward to the next adventure! Thank you for another great book!
Highly recommend! Great story,adventure,thanks so much! I look forward to the next adventure in Spain!!!I have loved reading about Alan's new life !!
Highly recommend! Great story,adventure,thanks so much! I look forward to the next adventure in Spain!!!I have loved reading about Alan's new life !!
January 5, 2021
The Reluctant Expat.
A delightfully entertaining read. The characters are just that characters with funny little ways and sayings that make the reader laugh. Can't wait to read the next part.
A delightfully entertaining read. The characters are just that characters with funny little ways and sayings that make the reader laugh. Can't wait to read the next part.
June 3, 2019
Another good one
Again, real content mixed with humor. Really enjoyed part two. It inspires me to see someone embrace change so beautifully.
Again, real content mixed with humor. Really enjoyed part two. It inspires me to see someone embrace change so beautifully.
December 5, 2019
Progress
Very enjoyable follow up to the opener.
Some great characters introduced with good story lines.
Good language learning interest with a bit of romance thrown in.
Very enjoyable follow up to the opener.
Some great characters introduced with good story lines.
Good language learning interest with a bit of romance thrown in.
February 25, 2020
I found this book gentle and sweet, and I was drawn in to the characters. Well worth a read in my opinion.
April 1, 2020
Like a funny friend talking to you
There's nothing earthshattering in the plot but the writing is amusing and you like the people. I enjoyed it a lot.
There's nothing earthshattering in the plot but the writing is amusing and you like the people. I enjoyed it a lot.
June 14, 2020
I love Alans style of writing. The story just flows along with interesting characters in the book and the great way that the author comes across, I felt I have got to know him.
June 25, 2020
The author does a terrific job telling his story of his life in Spain.
August 16, 2020
See Part 1 - more of the same, which is certainly not a criticism.
September 8, 2020
Seamless
Alan Laycock's second book seamlessly picks up from his first book. It is a very entertaining book. Can't wait to read the third.
Alan Laycock's second book seamlessly picks up from his first book. It is a very entertaining book. Can't wait to read the third.
December 27, 2020
Just as good as the first. Highly recommended.
January 3, 2021
Interesting storyline and an easy read. I enjoy Alan Laycock's style and the plot seems plausible. Great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
April 18, 2021
Another winner by Alan Paycheck!
I enjoyed this second book even more than the first of the series. It's light reading but lots of fun!
I enjoyed this second book even more than the first of the series. It's light reading but lots of fun!
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