I was expecting this to be a series of standalone comics but it was actually a cohesive story. Nothing revolutionary within, but it was an amusing reaI was expecting this to be a series of standalone comics but it was actually a cohesive story. Nothing revolutionary within, but it was an amusing read! 3.5 stars...more
I listened to the audiobook, as narrated by the author and it was a great decision. Audio clips from the show ‘Nanette� were inserted throughout (wherI listened to the audiobook, as narrated by the author and it was a great decision. Audio clips from the show ‘Nanette� were inserted throughout (where the show is quoted in the book), which added to the experience. The pacing of the book was great and although Hannah talks about some really awful things she has experienced (definitely check the trigger warnings) she is careful not to dwell too long in the darkness in one go. ...more
Definitely a few laugh out loud moments but I was familiar with quite a few of the stories, having heard Acaster tell them on video, so they possibly Definitely a few laugh out loud moments but I was familiar with quite a few of the stories, having heard Acaster tell them on video, so they possibly didn't land as hilariously as they might have....more
Amusing and a couple of rules made me snort gleefully, so that's always a good sign. The sealed section on wedding speeches is actually excellent adviAmusing and a couple of rules made me snort gleefully, so that's always a good sign. The sealed section on wedding speeches is actually excellent advice and should be given to literally every person who is asked to give a speech at a wedding....more
A classic for fans (which my Mum was back in the day). This book lived at our family holiday house and I read it every year along with my cousin's oldA classic for fans (which my Mum was back in the day). This book lived at our family holiday house and I read it every year along with my cousin's old Mad magazines. Classic! When the house was sold, Mum rescued the book and here we are.
Several jokes do not stand the test of time - some for their very British or outdated celebrity references (I haven't heard of several of the celebrities mentioned, but I can't really hold that against it as I am far too young for M & W!), some for their questionable content that wouldn't fly today (Dressing up as a native American anyone? Predatory behaviour for laughs? No?). Definitely a book of its time, it is in many ways a relic, but it is also a fascinating look into the comedy of its day....more
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