Frommer's® Irreverent Guide to Paris

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Summary: Irreverent Indeed
Review: Frommer's Irreverent Guide series sometimes reads like a hyperactive child's breakfast with its FAQ style, but there's some good stuff in there. The book is honest about attractions or restaurants that are just plain dives or tourist traps despite their reputations. Likewise, the good is also recognized for example with one restaurant receiving praise for its service as "a cross between a classical ballet and a Prussian artillery troop drill." I've found the Irreverent Guides to be particularly well suited to perusing before a trip to get excited about where you're going with some great out-of-the-way places receiving praise. This particular guide is great for its breadth across Paris' vast geography as well. Paris is a city composed of villages each with its own character and "scene". Their honest portrayals and diverse categories makes the task of deciding where to stay, dine, and explore easier.

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Summary: Great book, but Amazon is not shipping the latest edition.
Review: The picture on their website is missleading. It is correct for the latest edition, but they sent me the older, out-of-date volume. It was difficult to get a refund, 'cause they insisted that the edition they sent me was as promised. And, only reluctantly, refunded my return postage. Buy.com has the correct volume.

Rating:
Summary: Great book, but Amazon is not shipping the latest edition.
Review: The picture on their website is missleading. It is correct for the latest edition, but they sent me the older, out-of-date volume. It was difficult to get a refund, 'cause they insisted that the edition they sent me was as promised. And, only reluctantly, refunded my return postage. Buy.com has the correct volume.