The World According to Clarkson by Jeremy Clarkson
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Book Reviews of The World According to Clarkson
Book Review: Love It!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
A moment ago, I wrote a review of a CD that was so horrible, I ejected it after the fifth track,and left it on a desk in hopes someone would steal it.
Well, now I'm going to review The World According to Clarkson even though I haven't finished it, either. Unfinished, and for a completely different reason.
Why? Because I am so thoroughly enjoying this book I'm trying to draaaaag it out to savour as long as possible, and then praying there's a followup book.
I only ordered this book because, yes, I am a slavvering American fan of Top Gear, Wikipedia'd it for more info, and found out that all three presenters are also journalists. Since Top Gear tickles me so much, I thought what the heck, and ordered a sampling of books from each.
What a wicked good surprise this book is. Not motor related at all, it's like a modern day Erma Bombeck crossed with Politically Incorrect, with a particular penchant for tormenting the environmentally overcorrect. A collection of newspaper columns, Clarkson covers (occasionally rants) on everything from holidays to politics to children to cunning rodents. I can literally hear his voice gravelling out his bombastic but too,too funny pronouncements.
Jeremy Clarkson, if I were a man (and thank God for my husband that I'm not!) I would want to be you. Making lots of burning rubber and squealing sounds in fast cars, living in the delectable English countryside, writing witty stuff, irritating the humor-deficient, and getting away with it. And drawing an absurdly fat (but well deserved) paycheck all the while. (*goggles at the unfairness of it all*)
Or, as my kids would say, "well, s*cks for you, Mom". Yeah, it does.
Think of this book as the verbal equivalent of being behind the wheel of a Veyron on a race from the Riviera to the NatWest Tower. Damn good fun. Don't want it to end.
Book Review: Funny articles from a grumpy old git.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a hilarious collection of Clarkson's articles from over the years. He shows us his usual cutting look at life, but in a way that cannot fail to make you smile and laugh out loud. He may be a grumpy old git but he is funny as hell! Perfect for short train journeys as each article is only four pages long and the topics under discussion are so varied there must be something for everyone. Recommended.Book Review: if u like clarkson, you'll love this
Summary: 5 Stars
I watch top gear religiously on BBC America, and, i am also a huge Clarkson. This book is exacly what you would expect from him. It is not so much a book, as it is a collection of newspaper-sized articles. I love it but I do have one worning: this book was written in 2001, so it's contents are slightly outdated.Book Review: Very very good indeed
Summary: 5 Stars
Bloody good stuff. So true.
One line that stuck in my mind. In 3rd world countries there's often a desperation in peoples faces whereas in provincial England there's a gormlessness. Describing the Vauxhall nova boys tearing up the neighborhood. Some great lines.
LOL funny book.
Book Review: Clarkson=Genius
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a phenomenal book. The book is actually a collection of newspaper columns Clarkson wrote from January 2001-December 2003. Jeremy Clarkson is simply one of the funniest men alive. If you love Clarkson, or love Top Gear, this is the perfect book for you.