- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (3 Jun 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140273867
- ISBN-13: 978-0140273861
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 541,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the course of a distinguished writing career that began with his first volume of autobiography, Dirk Bogarde has written a substantial amount of journalism. These articles are now brought together in one volume by the book editor of the "Sunday Telegraph", John Coldstream.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read Dirk Bogarde's autobiographical works, I picked this up for a bit of light reading and was pleasantly surprised. Particularly in his childhood reminiscences, Bogarde can start to feel a bit cloying. But the book reviews in this collection are a lovely surprise. The man obviously loved reading and his pleasure really comes across in his writing. When he likes a book he makes you want to rush out and read it yourself. And when he doesn't, his wit is unexpectedly caustic. I whizzed through this book, enjoying it much more than I thought I would.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book ranges from personal anecdotes to book reviews. This was my first real encounter with Bogarde and I feel honored to have undergone such a journey with him. The introduction concerning his reactions to illness and his thoughts on life bring a sentimental mood to the book which is perfectly accompanies the often witty book reviews. Bogarde opens up not only his own childhood world but introduces you to other authors and time periods that you may or may not have been familiar with. I found myself smiling quite a lot. Easy to read and thought provoking.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up remembering that Bogarde had quite a good reputation as a writer, and now I can see that he deserved it. Because these pieces have come from different sources there is a slight amount of repetition, but otherwise it's hard to fault this as an entertaining read. Home and abroad, Bogarde takes us to many places and it's very pleasant to go along with him for the ride.
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This book is not a classic, but it deserves a special place on a book shelf. The first chapter, details his hospitalisation (due to an operation) and than the following stroke, and... Read more
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