Do Not Pass Go - Tim Moore

Do Not Pass Go - Tim Moore: Don't Go There! (1144 words)
by IainWear - written on 18.04.05 (Very useful, 708 readings)
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Despite never really expecting to, I’ve long enjoyed Tony Hawks’ books. The humour and invention with which he manages to make a travelogue into something that is part challenge and part joke is wonderful to read and a lot of fun to boot. He’s dragged me off to places I’ve never been and always made sure I’d enjoy the ride. Tim Moore, on the other hand, plans to take me somewhere I have been before. He’s planning a trip around the Monopoly board and the London streets they are named after. I’ve played Monopoly many times, although I’d never say it’s my favourite game and, as a Londoner myself, I’ve walked on many of the streets featured, if only because I had ...

Ah but I were so cunning.... (1183 words)
by Fishbulb - written on 01.04.03 (Very useful, 358 readings)
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.......yet I could not think of a title! Well, this all started as a bit of a joke, you see ? I HATE Monopoly? I detest it I truly do. I would rather be poked with sharp hot sticks than play it so dear Mr Fish decides to buy me a book based on Monopoly? for Christmas as a joke. Well HA, the jokes' on you Mr Fish because...well....read on and I'll tell you. Tim Moore, the brains behind this book is quoted by The Times as being 'The New Bill Bryson'. His writing has appeared in The Sunday Times, Esquire, the Observer and the Daily Telegraph to name but a few places. To be honest, I'd never heard of him until Christmas morning and I ...