Three Men in a Boat (Book & CD)

"Three Men In A Boat" by Jerome K. Jerome is one of the most amusing and durable books in the English language. Semi-autobiographical, it recounts the many adventures and mishaps of George (George Wingrave), Harris (Carl Hentschel), J. (the author and narrator) and his remarkable dog, Montmorency, during a boating trip on the Thames in the late nineteenth century. Jerome K. Jerome originally wrote the book as "A Guide to the Thames Valley" with lengthy historical sections lightened by comic interludes. However, his publisher greatly preferred the humour and asked for many of the historical sections to the guide to be cut out. So almost by accident the author wrote a hilarious book of adventures on the Thames.Vignettes included in this abridgement are the classic story of Harris lost in the Hampton Court maze, the hilarious description of three girls towing a boat, the three men's absurd attempts at putting the cover on their boat for the night and their futile efforts at opening a tin of pineapple. This book is a great rollicking barrage of fun. This new book and CD pack will appeal to listeners who are also keen readers, or vice versa.C SA WORD's award winning production of Jerome K. Jerome's book will be a real treat to anyone who has enjoyed reading the story in the past, and to anyone who enjoys a great laugh with a dollop of ridiculousness thrown in for good measure. Hugh Laurie is a perfect reader, with his mixture of foppish intonation and comedic stylings. His voice lends the reading a real personality, and a listener will truly believe that they are floating down the river, only being disturbed from this sanctuary every five or so seconds by the escapades of 3 hilarious men and their erratic, excitable and often irratable dog...