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Ayoade On Top by Richard Ayoade

musingintrovert's review

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5.0

Discovered that Borrowbox had the audiobook and had to know how glorious it was - I was not disappointed, twas top tier #content.

miriamvezina's review

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dark funny informative fast-paced

4.25

matildak28's review

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funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

good combo of drawn out film analysis and standard Ayoade style humour - never fails to delight 

jadejade's review

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5.0

The best part was my dawning horror that I had in fact watched this film before and I therefore understood what had inspired Ayoade to write this.

nicmac's review

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5.0

I had to take laughter breaks. I dragged my listening of this book out because I did not want the experience to end. It’s hilarious. Everyone involved with the movie ‘Top’ should feel honoured that Ayoade has given such thought to their movie.

ozblom24's review

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funny informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

3.25

neiljostenn's review

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4.0

I've always thought Richard Ayoade was really funny, but about 10 minute into this I became worried it wouldn't live up to expectations due to me never having heard of, let alone seen View from the Top but I was worried for nothing. This book made me laugh out loud, and I think I enjoyed it that much more because I chose to download it on Audible which enabled me to hear and appreciate Ayoade's true passion for the film.

cupitonians's review

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5.0

Totally bizarre, and completely hilarious!

brandi_reads's review

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4.0

Maybe a 3-star book in a different context, but as a distraction from COVID-19 self-isolation, at least a 4-star. I listened to the audiobook while taking my daily walks, and Richard Ayoade's soothing narration lowered my stress level and made me laugh a few times.

The subject matter is incredibly stupid, but I was predisposed to enjoy this because I already knew I like Ayoade's sense of humor. This probably isn't the place to start if you're unfamiliar with his style.
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