Do Not Pass Go - Tim Moore

do not pass go is a fascinating book by tim moore, a self confessed monopoly nut. He talks about the role monopoly played in his childhood, being a game that he grew up with and that brought the family together, before going on a journey around the board. each colour party has a chapter dedicated to it, where he attempts to explain why these roads might have been chosen, and explain the atmosphere in each road both historically when the roads were chosen, and what they are like nowadays. He also visits the four railway stations, the electric company and the waterworks, and even the jail, all of which have thier own chapter!! it was really fascinating to ...  Read the complete review

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 ...  Read the complete review

.......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 ...  Read the complete review