Tickling The English

Tickling The English

by Dara O Briain

4.00 out of 5 (1 ratings)

Format:
Paperback 
Pages:
320 
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd 
Publication Date:
01 April 2010 
Category:
Books 
ISBN:
9780141046662 

Description

Nostalgia, identity, eccentricity, gin drinking and occasional violence...these are just some of the themes that stand-up comedian Dara O Briain explores in "Tickling the English". O Briain moved to England many years ago, but when he takes his show on tour around the country - from deserted seaside towns and remote off-shore islands, to sprawling industrial cities and sleepy suburbs - it's clear to him that his adopted home is still a bit of an enigma. Why do the English pretend to be unhappy all the time? Why can't they accept they rank about 5th, in everything? And what's with all the fudge? But this Irishman loves a challenge; he's certainly got the gregarious personality and the sure-fire wit to bring down the barriers of that famous English reserve, and have a good old rummage inside. Swapping anecdotes with his audiences and spending time wandering in their hometowns, this nosy neighbour holds England up to the light while exploring some of the attitudes he brought over here with him too. As Dara goes door-to-door in search of England in this part tour diary, part travelogue, the result is an affectionate, hilarious and often eye-opening journey through the Sceptred Isle.

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  • Part travelogue, part memoir, part social commentary, this is Dara O'Briain's account of a tour around England and his quest to figure out what makes the English tick.Giving Bill Bryson a run for his money, I found this to be very enjoyable. Already familiar with the comedian and his version of audience interaction which involves asking those at his shows what they do for a living and other questions about their lives, I could easily hear Dara's charming voice throughout the book.This is an affectionate look at English life which also gives the reader a good taste of the author's particular sense of humour. Recommended.

    4.00 out of 5

    redjanet

  • Enjoyable, quite like his stand-up. Read 1/3.

    out of 5

    mej2011

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