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ladyanne's review against another edition
funny
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
andreastopit's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
chars_cats's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorite classics. It is hilarious. The ridiculous personalities of these men and their dog will have you laughing out loud a number of times and very amused for the rest. I love that I can relate and laugh over something written 130 years ago - some things transcend time... like peeling potatoes, a cat intimidating a dog, and worrying about the horrible disease you (obviously) have after reading WebMD.
If you have read and enjoyed 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith, you will enjoy this. If you need a clear plot and purpose though, this isn't for you. It is just 3 men boating down the Thames telling each other stories.
If you have read and enjoyed 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith, you will enjoy this. If you need a clear plot and purpose though, this isn't for you. It is just 3 men boating down the Thames telling each other stories.
dunder_mifflin's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't expect to love this book as much as I did! An easy 5 stars, and definitely one I'd like to reread soon.
signealtersten's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
8797999's review against another edition
3.0
This book has been on my radar for many years since as a teen I saw the BBC series Three Men In A Boat where three comedians retrace the journey.
I had always been curious about the book, and fancying a short read I finally read it. It was an amusing and enjoyable book but I don't know I expected more to it. It wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. I was expecting it to be more funny like The Diary of A Nobody.
Happy to have finally read this, but I dont think I would read it again.
And with this book my reading challenge for 2023 has been completed. I was doing superbly until I discovered anime in April lol.
I had always been curious about the book, and fancying a short read I finally read it. It was an amusing and enjoyable book but I don't know I expected more to it. It wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. I was expecting it to be more funny like The Diary of A Nobody.
Happy to have finally read this, but I dont think I would read it again.
And with this book my reading challenge for 2023 has been completed. I was doing superbly until I discovered anime in April lol.
sugata's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5