The World According to Clarkson - Jeremy Clarkson > Reviews

Advantages: Witty, entertaining and an all round good read.
Disadvantages: None that I noticed

...has written columns for both the Sunday Times and The Sun. 'The World According To Clarkson' is a collection of his columns from 2001 to 2003. Written for the Sunday Times the book follows Jeremy as he writes from various countries across Europe and the world on subjects that range from the British weather, to why he'd like to be a German, to why he shouldn't be allowed to look after his kids. Clarkson's style of writing is easy to read, at the ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, easy to read because of short stories rather than whole book
Disadvantages: Not long enough!

...hate him. Personally I think the guy is brilliant and this book shows just how good he can be. I have been a fan of Clarkson on the TV in his Top Gear role for a long time and I own most of his videos. I was unsure whether his humour would work written in a book becuase his accent on words and his comical deadpan face help. However I was wrong to be worried. In this book Clarkson covers various subjects with his musings, wild descriptions and ... Read review

Advantages: A hilarious take on the world
Disadvantages: Disadvantages??!

...Jeremy Clarkson's weekly column in the Sunday Times from the beginning of 2001 through to the end of 2003. ...Oh, and don't think just because it's Clarkson that's it filled with merry quips on cars, cars and more cars...it's not, so don't be deterred, and even those that love his work with BBC's Top Gear, you'll want to read on too... As the blurb on the back of the books states, "Clarkson has seen rather more of the world than most..." but ... Read review

Advantages: short chapters can be read easily, varied topics
Disadvantages: clarkson humour can be offensive

...written for his column in the Sunday Times during the period of 7th January 2001 to 14th December 2003. These include topics such as his experience on a trip to Austria, music taste, the Concorde and personal experience of hunting foxes. Some of the material in his book may be found offensive, my advice is only read what you want to, as the book is comprised of many little articles it wouldn't matter if all the articles weren't read. From watching ... Read review

Advantages: Funny and interesting
Disadvantages: Not as funny as he is on TV

...of his saturday column in The Sun, I bought this book to read some more of his funny opinions on things...anyway, it cost me around £4 on Amazon...and it was money well spent! It was very easy to read, it doesn't go on and on about the same things, Clarkson spends a couple of pages on each subject, which is enough.....I couldn't put it down as the book covers lots of different things, such as Tony Blair, fox hunting, parenting, Europe, America, ... Read review

Advantages: Covers a wide range of topics, funny
Disadvantages: targeted at people like clarkson, can be repetitive

...not a good book on the whole because it is. Clarkson does have a lot of material that people of all classes can relate to, covering topics from fox hunting, european travel, environment, transport, pitched in easy to read, well informed, interesting short stories. Even if you dont like the whole book there will be a number of nuggets in there to capture your interest and at the least make you laugh. This in my opinion is not one of Clarkson's best ... Read review

Advantages: Short sections, Funny.
Disadvantages: !!!

...and this book is just the same, He speaks his mind, and gives good descriptions, that make you chuckle. Despite what your first impressions are, it is not all about cars. The book has 81 different sections for which Jeremy gives his opinion, from travel and eating out to sport and famous people. Each section is based on his experiences and feelings, and he tells it like it is. Some things he reveals are: " Too much science is bad for our health" ... Read review

Advantages: Very Funny, can't put it down
Disadvantages: None

...story is finished off with the date it was published. buy it, buy it, but it - you won't be disappointed. ... Read review

Advantages: Hilarious, informative, down to earth and, erm, hilarious.
Disadvantages: A little dated, but please, please don't let that stop you reading it!

...collection of articles. This makes the book great for occasional reading, but even harder to put down. And contrary to what you may expect, he doesn't talk about cars that often! A lot of the content is thought provoking, but not too heavy - and though the latest article was written a couple of years ago, you'll still find it funny. A mark of quality, it's one of those books you quote to your workmates when the topic arises. ... Read review

Advantages: Funny, well written, informed
Disadvantages: You may not agree with his views.....

...his Sunday Times column, over the course of 2001 and 2003. Each article forms a small chapter and involves a monologue about whatever happened to take his fancy that week, be it the woeful lack of interesting new landmark buildings, the problems with music today or visting the most expensive hotel in the world and is by no means focussed on cars or motoring. Every article reads like a well informed, slightly jaded, toned down rant. Clarkson is ... Read review

Advantages: Very, Very Witty. Nice variety too. Extremetly Enjoyable read.
Disadvantages: I did get through the book very quickly.

...or two to get into the swing of this book, but after getting half way through, I was extremely enjoying it. Jeremy Clarkson is one of my favourite personalities. I love his dry sense of humour and the fact that he has absolutely no shame, and that is definitely what has made his book. There are moments when I had to laugh out loud because the stories were hysterical, there were moments when i cringed and there were moments when i felt admiration ... Read review

Advantages: quick to read, great for short journeys or even on the toilet!!
Disadvantages: rather too opinionated a little contrived

...disappointed with this, I like the concept the short clips, the subjects etc and really wanted to like the book - I was on holiday and dint have any other books left - but it really didnt do it for me, he was on occassions trying too hard to be funny, and to be awkward and a grouch! I really think you have to love him dearly and agree with all his points, to really enjopy this book I found he went too far with some of his points making them, on ... Read review