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nadyaduck's review against another edition
3.0
A fun & simple read. Just what I need when I'm feeling a bit blergh. This Karl Pilkington book is basically just a typing up of the podcasts so I had heard all the stories before. Still, I do like a bit of Karl.
jacintac's review against another edition
4.0
For Anyone who doesn’t have the time or patience to listen to Ricky Steve and Karl’s podcast this book sums up the podcast really well it has taken some of the funniest stories from the podcast and put them in a book!! Definitely recommend!
jackflagg's review against another edition
2.0
It's nothing new, most of the book is transcripts of their old conversations from the radio and podcasting days, with some drawings and sketches by Karl scattered around. Funny, but not much if you're already familiar with their shows.
valiejoy4489's review against another edition
4.0
Ricky: "So what're you saying??"
Karl: "I'm saying...I could eat a knob at night."
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So first, I would like to preface this by saying that KARL PILKINGTON IS POSSIBLY IN THE LIST OF MY TOP 10 FAVORITE HUMANS. It's incredible, the way the man thinks.
Anyway, this is my 2nd book for the @philmythreadathon and 2nd book of his that I've read after the first Idiot Abroad some years ago. This one in particular contains transcripts from The Ricky Gervais show podcasts (with Stephen Merchant and Karl, of course), and some excerpts from Karl's diary. As expected, this book made me laugh out loud - the banter, the antics, Karl's weird logic and their reaction to it - especially when the prostate exam got mentioned again LOL.
All in all, it was a solid read, and if you need a good laugh then pick this book up. It's not "An Idiot Abroad", but it's still pretty good.
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Karl: "I'm saying...I could eat a knob at night."
.
So first, I would like to preface this by saying that KARL PILKINGTON IS POSSIBLY IN THE LIST OF MY TOP 10 FAVORITE HUMANS. It's incredible, the way the man thinks.
Anyway, this is my 2nd book for the @philmythreadathon and 2nd book of his that I've read after the first Idiot Abroad some years ago. This one in particular contains transcripts from The Ricky Gervais show podcasts (with Stephen Merchant and Karl, of course), and some excerpts from Karl's diary. As expected, this book made me laugh out loud - the banter, the antics, Karl's weird logic and their reaction to it - especially when the prostate exam got mentioned again LOL.
All in all, it was a solid read, and if you need a good laugh then pick this book up. It's not "An Idiot Abroad", but it's still pretty good.
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
p0tat0's review against another edition
3.0
Love the podcast. Did I need a transcript of them? Not so much.
suzannelf's review against another edition
4.0
I adored the podcasts. I adored An Idiot Abroad and The Moaning of Life. I'd say I'm a huge fan of Karl Pilkington. But I think this book it was more interesting to me having some idea of who the people in this book are from the shows. Without that background, it would have been more difficult to get a real sense of character. It was an enjoyable and easy read. I'm going to pick up Karl's latest book.
mayke's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book. I've been listening to the podcast now and then, and I can't get enough of it. Karl's logic is so interesting to read about. Aside from that, he is actually a good writer and he can draw very well. It was so much fun to read.
5wamp_creature's review against another edition
4.0
Is Karl stupid? wise? Depends on you. But he sure makes me laugh. And the last bits about why go into space and the diary are literary classics.