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The Gentleman Tramp
A global journey from fear to enlightenment with cinema's most iconic and loveable figure. The search for romance and adventure takes our hero to Rio, London, New York, Nepal and Thailand. How will the mind of an old fashioned gentleman cope with this modern world of desire, greed, isolation and travel? A back packing adventure of romance, hilarity, bikini's and adversity. Also starring Scraps the dog, as himself. Have you ever wished you could escape from everything? Even from yourself? Tour the planet, with The Gentleman Tramp.
222 pages, Paperback
First published February 14, 2014
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July 3, 2018
Intriguing roller coaster
Wasn't sure that I would like this story. In the end though, I loved it. It made me think, laugh out loud, and even shed a tear or two. A bit of a cliffhanger at the end, but there is a positive outcome implied so let your imagination just float with the thought that everything will eventually work out! Highly recommend this book for everyone! If you are a Charlie Chaplin fan, then definitely try this out as there are many references to his great work and wisdom in every single chapter!
Wasn't sure that I would like this story. In the end though, I loved it. It made me think, laugh out loud, and even shed a tear or two. A bit of a cliffhanger at the end, but there is a positive outcome implied so let your imagination just float with the thought that everything will eventually work out! Highly recommend this book for everyone! If you are a Charlie Chaplin fan, then definitely try this out as there are many references to his great work and wisdom in every single chapter!
June 2, 2014
This story made me think of of the 2012 Oscar winner for best picture-"The Artist."
I loved that the Academy selected a silent movie and give that filmmaker a ton of credit for making such a movie in the 21st century.
The silent films of the early decades of the 20th century are unfortunately forgotten by too many.
Glover's book focuses on that era-Chaplin who was the foremost actor of that era, is the obsession of a young man who should've been born in another time.
The silent movie genre is a metaphor, I think, for him who no longer wishing to converse with people in the modern era.
He's a throwback for lack of a better word.
The story is written in the first person giving it an intriguing narrative.
The Gentleman Tramp is about not fitting in with the modern rat race and plethora of technology.
Rather it goes back to a simpler time where the lead character feels most comfortable.
The story is centered on escapism both for the character and the reader. The young man goes on a journey of self discovery and the reader is vicariously along for the ride.
There are also many funny parts as well.
Glover has an ability that's lost on too many novelists of today.
It's about the story first and foremost.
And he gets it.
I loved that the Academy selected a silent movie and give that filmmaker a ton of credit for making such a movie in the 21st century.
The silent films of the early decades of the 20th century are unfortunately forgotten by too many.
Glover's book focuses on that era-Chaplin who was the foremost actor of that era, is the obsession of a young man who should've been born in another time.
The silent movie genre is a metaphor, I think, for him who no longer wishing to converse with people in the modern era.
He's a throwback for lack of a better word.
The story is written in the first person giving it an intriguing narrative.
The Gentleman Tramp is about not fitting in with the modern rat race and plethora of technology.
Rather it goes back to a simpler time where the lead character feels most comfortable.
The story is centered on escapism both for the character and the reader. The young man goes on a journey of self discovery and the reader is vicariously along for the ride.
There are also many funny parts as well.
Glover has an ability that's lost on too many novelists of today.
It's about the story first and foremost.
And he gets it.
February 14, 2014
A tale full of adventure, romance and emotion. With the added bonus that it's really funny. The image alone of an English gentleman and Charlie Chaplin impersonator making his way through Thailand and Brazil is enough to conjure up a smile. This is a well-told story which contains entertainment on every page, and features a likeable protagonist that you can't help but root for. His adventures will make you laugh, cringe and cry. It's a relatable story of somebody trying to find their place in a world that doesn't really make sense to them, trying to overcome personal fears and low self esteem and discovering what they are capable of. Great stuff.
February 17, 2014
Fantastic trip around the world with an odd, but loveable character.
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