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My Italian Bulldozer
- Narrated by: Timothy Ackroyd
- Series: Paul Stewart, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Humour & Satire
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Publisher's Summary
When writer Paul Stewart heads to the idyllic Italian town of Montalcino to finish his already late book, it seems like the perfect escape from stressful city life. Upon landing, however, things quickly take a turn for the worse when he discovers his hired car is nowhere to be found. With no record of any reservation and no other cars available, it looks like Paul is stuck at the airport.
That is, until an enterprising stranger offers him an unexpected alternative. While there may be no cars available, there is something else on offer: a bulldozer. With little choice in the matter, Paul accepts, and so begins a series of laugh-out-loud adventures through the Italian countryside, following in the wake of Paul and his Italian bulldozer.
A story of unexpected circumstance and a lesson in making the best of what you have, My Italian Bulldozer is a warm holiday listen guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
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- Mike Reiter
- 2022-01-26
It is hard to say what this is about
Paul writes about food and wine, and is under a deadline to finish a book. His girlfriend has left him for her personal trainer. His editor convinces him to take a trip to Italy to finish the book. When he gets to Italy there is a strange occurrence with the rental car company and he ends up renting a bulldozer as his transportation. After that, not really very much happens. You get to meet the locals which is nice. The bulldozer doesn't play a huge role in the story, which you think it would since it is part of the title. The narrator is very good and makes the material as interesting as it can be. Other than a pleasant vacation, not a lot happens.
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- MCT
- 2021-08-05
Wonderful story, writing and performance!
This work was a pleasure to listen to and exceeded expectations. I immediately went out and purchased the sequel audiobook. The story was well crafted and written and the reading was in itself an incredible performance work of art. Loved it.
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- E. Hansen
- 2017-05-16
Entertaining
Worth listening to, good light summer reading. The main characters are charming and frustrating in typical A. McCall Smith fashion. The addition of the bulldozer adds to the story and makes it funny in a sort of puzzling way. The characters stay true to themselves in a way that I found satisfying at the end and which I didn't expect partway into the book.
19 people found this helpful
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- SW Clemens
- 2017-04-17
Suffused with Wisdom and Humor
As an erstwhile wine and food writer I had to shake my head and wonder, "Why didn't I think of that?" The answer is simply that I'm not Alexander McCall Smith, who can take the simplest plot and make it interesting by populating it with complex and believable characters. McCall Smith's protagonists (as well as many of his incidental characters) are deeply philosophical, always searching, and always adult — which is to say that they're thoughtful and emotional without being hysterical. They live lives that are fully examined. And there are always moments of absurdity and wry humor. I always know at the beginning of a McCall Smith novel that I'll leave feeling like I'd just spent time with a new best friend. If only I had that talent.
28 people found this helpful
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- Debra
- 2017-11-26
Listen to this book if you need cheering up.
Absolutely wonderful. Well written and read. Alexander McCall Smiths books never fail to make you think and cheer you up.
10 people found this helpful
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- Jean
- 2017-05-16
Charming
I enjoy most of Alexander McCall Smith’s books. I particularly enjoy the gentle wandering philosophy of his books. In this book we have as our protagonist, Paul Stuart, a renowned food writer. His girlfriend has dumped him and he is feeling blue. To top it off he has writer’s block. His editor suggests he finish his latest cookbook on site in Tuscany. His rental car reservation is fouled up. A man offers him the use of his bulldozer. He slowly trundles his way to the small village of Montalcino. What follows is a delightful story only Smith can write.
The story is well constructed and the bulldozer moves the story. The characters are rich and memorable. Smith provides the sights and smells of Tuscany. The discussion is on food because our hero is a food writer. The human relationships are complex and interesting. I find that Smith always leaves me feeling uplifted after finishing one of his books.
The book is almost seven hours long. Sir Timothy Ackroyd does a great job narratoring the book. Ackroyd is an English actor and award winning audiobook narrator.
16 people found this helpful
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- John
- 2018-04-27
Perfectly Light
Very charming and perfectly light listening after 33 hours of a more serious book. If you love Italy, you'll love this little book.
3 people found this helpful
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- FinnsNana
- 2017-06-09
Charming not inspired
An interesting premise but without the character development needed to give it integrity. Well read.
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- Patricia S Allen
- 2019-07-11
Charming!
Very light and entertaining. I can’t wait for the next in the series. Also great narration.
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- Labrat 1
- 2019-06-26
Excelente
I liked the story , the performance and every thing about it. Thank you! Hope there is another one in this series.
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- hoffgirl1
- 2019-05-04
Very enjoyable listen
Fun characters and relaxing pace. Almost made me want to see Tuscany by bulldozer too.
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- Daniel Guzman
- 2018-12-22
A nice trip to Italy!
I loved the narration with the Italian accents! The bulldozer is such a nice touch to this lovely story. I have become an even bigger fan of Alexander McCall Smith's writing.
1 person found this helpful