reviews

Jan 24, 2012
Eric rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I was annoyed when The Times website erected their paywall, cutting off my Coren connection. By no means do I agree with Giles on everything, but I've always found his flair for exaggerated metaphor endlessly entertaining, so, immediately upon publication, this collection found a welcome place in my library. Because, while I may not always have the time to track down and watch a full hour of Giles and Sue Perkins, drunk on small beer and port, scarfing down boiled calf heads and cheese with magg More...
Aug 03, 2011
Bellap74 rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Entertaining enough rants on the usual 'angry columnist' subjects with a few extras thrown in. Not a book to read in one go but more to dip in and out of as Coren tears apart groups, institutions, sports, traditions, those he considers poorly read etc. There's a lot of humour in each piece but they do get somewhat predictable after a while and there's a self-obsession throughout that gets a bit wearing.

If you don't enjoy Jeremy Clarkson then you're likely to find Coren to be more of More...
Jul 05, 2010
Stephen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Like Jeremy Clarkson without pandering to the idiots who think Top Gear is the best television has to offer.
Feb 22, 2012
Mandy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 12, 2012
Holly rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 21, 2012
Mike marked it as to-read
Sep 24, 2011
Iulia.fountain is currently reading it
Sep 06, 2011
Sue rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Aug 09, 2011
Alexandra rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 29, 2012
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Jun 17, 2011
Justin marked it as to-read
Jun 11, 2011
Vivienne marked it as to-read
Apr 05, 2011
Nene rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Mar 19, 2011
Ubalstecha marked it as to-read
Mar 05, 2011
Alice marked it as to-read
Jan 16, 2011
Engy marked it as to-read
Jan 13, 2011
Sarah Kholusi marked it as to-read
Dec 30, 2010
Diana marked it as to-read
Nov 08, 2010
Fleur marked it as to-read
Nov 12, 2010
Olivia rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2010
Leah rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 31, 2010
Gemma marked it as to-read
Jul 01, 2010
Miss Vex marked it as to-read
Sep 22, 2010
Sarah rated it: 5 of 5 stars