Not For Ladies (The World According to Clarkson V.3 - Jeremy Clarkson)

Member Name: benlepensive

Product:	The World According to Clarkson V.3 - Jeremy Clarkson
Date:	10/09/09 (15 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: blokey humour

Disadvantages: moany

You will have an idea what to expect from this book if you watch Top Gear. Jeremy Clarkson is much like Marmite, it's a love or hate thing. Luckily, I get his humour and also agree with pretty much everything he says in this book!

288 pages and broken up into easily digestible chapters, Clarkson's book is basically one long moan. The man manages to tell things like they are and hits the nail on the head each time. You will find yourself thinking 'Yes! That is totally right!' with almost every grumble.

What Does He Moan About Then?

Pretty much everything, from gypsies to Simon Cowell, from awful family Christmasses to vegans. Nothing is sacred as he digs his claws in and lets rip at society.

I particularly like his vicious tongue and sarcasm which means the book provokes laugh after laugh. A lot of the stories are anecdotal and you can picture Clarkson getting himself in a tizz, as he bemoans his dog and the cost of keeping it. There are bouts of bad language, but nothing that will make you shocked or feel the need to hide the book from young children.

Who Is It Aimed At?

It is a very blokey book, a lot of the humour would appeal to men, not in that it is lavatorial, but it just smacks of middle aged men talking about things that annoy them. Female readers might find some parts amusing, but let's face it, Clarkson prides himself on being a bit of a boy racer, so it is that kind of mentality.

Artwork:

None inside, but a pleasing shot of Clarkson and owl on front cover. You can pick the book up for £20 as new, though it is often in sales as there are now several Clarkson books on the market. Worth checking out if you like blokey humour!

Summary: moaning fun