A review by perenian
Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome

funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

Jerome K. Jerome’s sense of humor is evident in his novel, and it was an enjoyable read. His voice is dry as he pokes fun at his characters, and aside from the Irish stew, the book had many characteristics of stereotypical British humor: abundant sarcasm, overt mockery, condescension, and of course, insults. I did feel that there were quite a few abrupt changes in tone throughout the book, ranging from joking anecdotes to reverent descriptions. In short, it takes more than a trout made of plaster-of-paris to write humorously.