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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
This author makes me laugh, and sometimes you just need a good laugh. Years ago I read
his work Three Men in a boat (and the dog) and it was very entertaining, I don't know why I haven't read this before. Traveling with his two friends they decide to travel through Germany, mind you this was written/published 1900 so a number of years before World War I. A very different Germany and an enjoyable read.
his work Three Men in a boat (and the dog) and it was very entertaining, I don't know why I haven't read this before. Traveling with his two friends they decide to travel through Germany, mind you this was written/published 1900 so a number of years before World War I. A very different Germany and an enjoyable read.
This is just about 4 stars on the basis of a few brilliant pieces of humour. However these are far less frequent than the first book and overall it can be hard going with quite dense reflections on not very much. In general the travel writing itself is also interesting but in summary there is more filler here than three men in a boat. A shame but still worth reading.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
1900 funnies, interesting and unsettling to read about German stereotypes
Possibly the funniest thing I've ever read. Reminds me of a 19th Century Bill Bryson.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Runs low on charm after 20 pages, missing some of the magic from the first one, some of the language is still clever and delightful.
Really enjoyed this sequel to “Three Men in a Boat,” although nothing can really hold a candle to that!
Very funny, not any sort of disappointment for me after reading Three Men in a Boat. Do not be dissuaded from taking it up. Jerome is still the very definition of drollery.
Not as funny as Three Men in a Boat. The view of Germany before the wars and reflected insight into British attitudes is interesting.