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Air Mail: Letters From The World's Most Troublesome Passenger (Paperback)

by Terry Ravenscroft (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books; Reprint edition (5 Jul 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1843172798
  • ISBN-13: 978-1843172796
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 22,766 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'Anyone taking a flight this year must take a copy of Air Mail with them. Hilarious.' June Whitfield"

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"A wickedly funny book"

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely funny, 9 Nov 2007
Very funny, the fact that it is all short 'stories' as such in the form of letters of complaint to airlines, makes it very easy to pick up and put down without losing the thread of the book. However saying that, I found it so difficult to put down that I finished the book in one day, more please! For me the funniest tales were the Air China and the Korean Air letters. Also the fact that the airlines takes these letters so seriously, makes for even better reading! I would not recommend reading this book in public as it makes you laugh out loud and you may alarm other members of the public who will think you slightly deranged!
Another reviewer took offence at this book, stating it was racist in places. My feelings are that yes some are, but they are meant to be and the basis of the joke is on the writer, showing up the letter writer in a humerous manner, I certainly was not offended by any of the material. I feel that anyone who thinks that they will enjoy this book will also probably enjoy David Charters books: At Bonus Time No One Can Hear You Scream and Trust Me I'm A Banker, absolutely hilarious!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stuff!, 30 Jun 2007
By M. Chesworth (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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On the back cover of Air Mail the One Foot In The Grave writer David Renwick says 'Combines the comic audacity of Ali G with the put upon charm of Mr Pooter'. It does exactly that, and much more besides.

The funniest book I have read in a long, long time. I would heartily recommend it to anyone with a sense of humour!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love lasagne too, 30 Jun 2007
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My wife bought this book in UK and passed it on to me and as she said you will not put it down, what a laugh and to think these airlines fell for all the stories, a perfect title for the book, my God what a horror and what an imagination,loved it and have given it to my mate who cant wait to get a copy of his own, I imagine a book such as this must have to be publishes in Australia
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny!
This was a birthday present for my boyfriend, it arrived in time and he head it within a couple of hours on holiday. I am now reading it. It is very funny - well recommended!
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Phillippa L. Jones

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
I bought this book for Christmas presents for my friends, but after flicking through and reading some of the letters, it became apparent that they are all fictional letters, not... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anna Mc

3.0 out of 5 stars Almost another Robin Cooper :)
Very funny book - some letters are hilarious (Bite My Pilau) and others not so much.. very entertaining book though. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Vic Norman

4.0 out of 5 stars Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!
I needed a good laugh. Reading this book in under 3 hours provided it. Just like the author pointed out in a comment to one of the reviewers, I certainly believe that the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by I LOVE BOOKS

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that funny
Easy read,funny in places but becomes a bit bland.
To say this book is hilarous is a bit over the top if you are looking for a quick and simple read it hits the spot.
Published 10 months ago by J. Bryan

4.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD PICK UP PUT DOWN BOOK
This is a good little book if you're looking for something humorous that you don't have to get too involved in. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Optimistic

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, wonderful book.
What a wonderful, wonderful book. Years ago I read the Henry Root letters and Air Mail is the equal of that book, if not better. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jonah

5.0 out of 5 stars Air Mail - Letters from the worl'd most troublesom passenger
This is possibly one of the best books I have ever read. It's not often that I find the type of magic thats contained in this book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ms. Louise S. Rowland

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
If you are planning to fly or not this book is definitely worth spending £4.00 (cheap)

It will have you laughing out loud.
Published on 11 Jul 2007 by G. Basnettt

5.0 out of 5 stars A REAL PAGE TURNER
I BOUGHT THIS BOOK AT MANCHESTER ON MY OUT GOING FLIGHT TO GREECE AND COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. I WAS TRAVELING ON MY OWN AND THE BLOKE NEXT TO ME KEPT LOOKING AT ME BECAUSE I WAS... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2007 by Carole Leal

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