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Book Reviews of The World According to Clarkson
Book Review: Clarkson's view on the world
Summary: 5 Stars
As with Clarkson on Cars and other collections from the pen of Jeremy Clarkson you will either love this book or hate it so much you would rather eat it than read it. It comprises of around 80 pieces reprinted from his newspaper column from the Sunday Times. I bought this at the airport then proceeded to annoy the rest of the plane by laughing out loud as I worked my way though it. An excellent book to dip in and out of.Book Review: Mixed collection of Clarkson
Summary: 4 Stars
This is acollection of articles written by Clarkson for the Sunday Times. As with most collections,I find some a lot funnier than others. He is absolutely hilarious writing about the Chelsea Flower Show, for instance, and I greatly enjoyed his thoughts on the Booker Prize as well, with which I agree wholeheartedly (pleased, though surprised, to find he considers Michael Moore as big a pain in the neck as I do). I don't see how anyone could argue with his opinion that Frank Whittle should have a statue on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, and his piece about the last journey of Concorde is charming. The one about the devestation wrought by foxes on his chickens is painfully funny. On the other hand, I found myself baffled by some of his opinions. I couldn't understand the one where he complained of how bored he was at home over Christmas, doesn't he have ANY interests apart from his job? And the one where he tells us how hopeless he is on the domestic front, can't operate the washing machine etc, oh dear, I thought men like that died out years ago, I certainly don't know any, also he seems to be married to one of these annoying wives who do everything perfectly (I hate women like that). His views on Germany seem slightly schizophrenic, and his anti-Americanism can become tiresome. It reaches a height of silliness in the article where he tells us that the space shuttle is America's only worthwhile gift to the world.Oh, really? What, Hollywood isn't a worthwhile gift to the world, with all the glorious films and unforgettable stars it has given us? The music isn't worthwhile, ragtime, Jazz, Blues, the Big Band sound, Rock and Roll? All the wonderful writers who have come from America, they aren't worthwhile? Electric light, the gramaphone, the aeroplane, the - oh well, I could go on for days, so could you probably. Anyway, when he isn't being just too silly, Jeremy Clakrson's thoughts are amusing and interesting enough to keep you reading to the end.Book Review: Fantastic Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Right wing. Juvenile. Even silly at points. This is Clarkson at his best. His musings on the world range from incredibly funny (making you wish you could dream up lines like his), to very moving (when he talks about the last flight of the Concorde). This book takes the inner thoughts all people have but are too afraid to voice, grabs them by the scruff of the neck, then boots them up the backside and into the open. A wonderful book to read and great for a laugh. However this is not for the feint hearted.Book Review: He's like Marmite - you either love him or hate him
Summary: 5 Stars
..and I'm pleased to say I think he's fantastic. Clarkson is one of those columnists who will actually make you laugh out loud virtually everytime, regardless of the subject. His articles often twist and turn but the next smile or laugh is never far away. This book is especially great for people that that find it hard to get the time to sit down and read a book. Basically, it's a huge collection of his articles that are roughly two or three pages long each, so you can pick it up and put it down as much as you like.
Book Review: Grow Up
Summary: 1 Stars
A misogynistic, frightened schoolboy bore with all the wit of a retired cavalry colonel circa 1888.
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