When I'm in power there are going to be some changes around here, I can tell you. May's Britain is going to be a better place to live. Top Gear's James May is back with his hilarious and controversial opinions on . . . just about everything. As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the endless rules and regulations of daily life, the internal combustion engine and traffic wardens. He discusses gastropubs, Jeremy Clarkson and other trials of modern life. His highly entertaining observations from behind the wheel will have you laughing out loud, whether you share his opinions, or not. Car Fever is an indispensable guide to life for the modern driver.
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'Mandatory lavatory reading for a nation of men' (Independent)
'A pacy, rollicking good laugh...you don't need to be a car lover to appreciate the wit and wisdom' (Herald Sun)
Praise for James May's Magnificent Machines (-)
'James May is the best thing ever to come out of Top Gear'
(Radio Times)'A pacy, rollicking good laugh...you don't need to be a car lover to appreciate the wit and wisdom' (Herald Sun)
Praise for James May's Magnificent Machines (-)
'Smart, sharply written'
(Guardian)'The most loveable of the Top Gear presenting trio . . . there's a sharp and interesting mind under the corduroy. Fascinating.'
(Nottingham Evening Post)About the Author
James May is a writer, broadcaster and co-host of Top Gear on BBC2. He writes a weekly column in the Daily Telegraph and has presented series for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
James May must now surely be the most famous of the 'Top Gear Trio', and this book is just another example of his excellent writing skills.
Some I had already read from his regular column in The Telegraph, but were a joy to read again. He is a fine example of a writer, who writes in a form of a diary, sharing experiences from his own life, including his local,'Woman' and Fusker the cat.
More books please James!!
Some I had already read from his regular column in The Telegraph, but were a joy to read again. He is a fine example of a writer, who writes in a form of a diary, sharing experiences from his own life, including his local,'Woman' and Fusker the cat.
More books please James!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
You do not have to be a car junkie to like this book. James May covers many subjects with insight and humor. I really wish he would write more books, an autobiography that covers his travels would be a great read. The projects he gets involved in would no doubt be a great second volume. I encourage anyone that likes a good story to read Car Fever.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
In Car Fever,James May shares his amusing reflections on cars, the state of modern society and life in general. You are sure to find yourself laughing out loud at times at his clever turn of phrase and entertaining musings.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By woodwhizzz
Format:Paperback
If you're as mad a fan of Top gear as I am, then you'll love James May's comments on everyday motoring and the like, from his own personal point of view. What a HOOT!!, you just can't put it down!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I do recommend strongly this audio book. This is an inspiring story of the world around and red by James' relaxing voice. I covered miles in the rain with earphones and still can't go back home. Listened it several times and I will again.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
James May comes across as the most thoughtful and intelligent member of the Top Gear trio - this book further enhances that image. It's a collection of his newspaper articles and is largely car - centred, hence the title. You think of a famous car that the show has featured and it's almost certainly mentioned here either in passing or in depth.
However James does touch on other topics, but always with a witty, astute, slightly surreal eye that doesn't really come across fully in the TV programmes. Observant readers/viewers will recognise the flamboyantly floral blue and white shirt he wears in his cover photo and the shirt gets a little history of its own.
It's a great book for bedtime reading, containing little literary nuggets that will give you a quiet chuckle as you turn the pages.
However James does touch on other topics, but always with a witty, astute, slightly surreal eye that doesn't really come across fully in the TV programmes. Observant readers/viewers will recognise the flamboyantly floral blue and white shirt he wears in his cover photo and the shirt gets a little history of its own.
It's a great book for bedtime reading, containing little literary nuggets that will give you a quiet chuckle as you turn the pages.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Toad
Format:Paperback
Ideal for when travelling on train, or on holiday. short, light hearted stories. easy to pick up, and put down.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Ives
Format:Kindle Edition
Amusing in places and well-written throughout. Although I'm sure May himself would be first to admit that he does have a tendancy to witter on a bit about things that hardly matter, he does also occasionally display novel, eye-opening views on some subjects as a British eccentric should.
In his own pedantic style, I feel that 4* is a bit mean as I enjoyed this book more than all the other Top Gear offerings, but 5* should be reserved for literary titans, so I award this 4.333* recurring.
In his own pedantic style, I feel that 4* is a bit mean as I enjoyed this book more than all the other Top Gear offerings, but 5* should be reserved for literary titans, so I award this 4.333* recurring.
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Mbknees
As ever James knows how to hit my funny bone. I agree not everyone's cup of tea but he must be near my age group, so he makes I larf.
Published 15 days ago by mbknees
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killer book
a good funny book and a decent price
very easy to read and manage in the kindle
all of james mays books are good i think
very easy to read and manage in the kindle
all of james mays books are good i think
Published 2 months ago by S J KNIGHTON
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Car Fever by James May
I chose this book because I am a fan of Top Gear and have read many of Jeremy Clarkson's books. It reminded me of those books from the way it was written, mentioning cars and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Daniel K
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james may car fever
Great book very witty and a good buy for anyone wether you like cars or not James May is vastly underated he's a gem!. Quick delivery and a great price highly recommended.
Published 13 months ago by smudge
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you like james may....
Then you will love this book. Written in his usual unpretentious style, I found it to be a pleasant read.
Published 14 months ago by paul
5.0 out of 5 stars
A gas!
If you like wordplay, irony, self deprecation, humour (but not of the laugh-or-I-shoot kind) etc. this is for you. Read more
Published 19 months ago by JJA Kiefte
5.0 out of 5 stars
No.1 book whilst taking a No.2
Excellent read when all you need is a quick story to while away the minutes taking a dump.
I have read all these stories in James' newspaper column but they were far... Read more
I have read all these stories in James' newspaper column but they were far... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by A. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
James May
As always, eminently readable. In fact, I gobbled it down in a day! Well worth buying.
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Ms. P. S. Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars
sleep deprivingly good
I bought this book because I thought it would be a very nice bedside book.
But it is not because you can't put it down. Read more
But it is not because you can't put it down. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2010 by S. E. A. Kuipers
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