Properties (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
stage play
graphic novel audiobook |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Stephen_Clarke
|
| gptkbp:awards |
none
|
| gptkbp:character |
British_expatriates
French_colleagues French_locals |
| gptkbp:characterDevelopment |
Paul_West's_growth
|
| gptkbp:conflict |
cultural misunderstandings
|
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
generally positive
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
French_culture
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
Merde_Actually
|
| gptkbp:genre |
humor
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
A Year in the Merde
|
| gptkbp:influences |
travel literature
British_humor |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
Clarke's_experiences_in_France
|
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0099478474
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
gptkb:Paul_West
|
| gptkbp:motif |
language barriers
workplace dynamics food and dining |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
first-person
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
368
|
| gptkbp:plot |
cultural observations
romantic encounters Paul's_adventures_in_France work_and_life_in_Paris |
| gptkbp:publisher |
gptkb:Arrow_Books
|
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
A Year in the Merde: The Sequel
Merde_Actually:_A_Year_in_the_Merde_Sequel |
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
2004
|
| gptkbp:sells |
over 100,000 copies
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:France
gptkb:London gptkb:Paris |
| gptkbp:style |
satirical
conversational |
| gptkbp:targetAudience |
adult readers
|
| gptkbp:theme |
cultural clash
humor in adversity expatriate life |