My Italian Bulldozer

Name: My Italian Bulldozer
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.33 (3 reviews)
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
ISBN: 9781501946417

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Timothy Ackroyd

Unabridged: 6 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/04/2017

Categories: Fiction, Humorous, Literary Fiction

Synopsis

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 lesson in making the best of what you have, My Italian Bulldozer is a warm holiday read guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

About Alexander McCall Smith

Alexander McCall Smith is the author of over one hundred books on a wide array of subjects, including the award-winning The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. He is also the author of the Isabel Dalhousie novels and the world's longest-running serial novel, 44 Scotland Street. His books have been translated into forty-six languages. Alexander McCall Smith is Professor Emeritus of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh and holds honorary doctorates from thirteen universities. He was knighted by the King in 2024.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Esil on April 01, 2017

I think I can safely describe Alexander McCall Smith's books as reliable "palate cleansers". This is the second book of his I read recently, and it did the trick. This one is a standalone and not part of one of McCall Smith's many series. Paul is a Scottish writer of food and wine. He heads off to T......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on September 21, 2021

Paul, a Scotsman who writes popular books about food and wine, is down in the dumps. His long-time girlfriend Becky has left him for her personal trainer, and Paul is brooding about the betrayal - and falling behind on his new manuscript. To get Paul back on track his editor, Gloria, convinces Paul......more

Goodreads review by Amy on July 04, 2018

I can't help but think that this book was basically just a good excuse to spend a couple months in Italy doing "research," and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. #lifegoals......more

Goodreads review by John on February 29, 2020

If you are seeking a rollicking story, get away now — in something faster than a bulldozer. This gentle story reminds me of a slow Italian lunch where delicious courses keep coming, but not at great speed. Each one is delectable, and we wash it down with first-class wine. That's apt, considering the m......more

Goodreads review by Kasa on September 13, 2019

Another lovely series from the puckish pen of Alexander McCall Smith. This time featuring a Scottish "food writer" in Tuscany.......more