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Have I Got Views For You [Paperback]

Boris Johnson
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16 Jun 2008

In his own inimitable style, Boris Johnson, the new Mayor of London, turns his attention to the culture, manners and morals of British society, giving us a humorous, at times furious, but always entertaining read.

A witty anthology of pieces comprising Boris Johnson’s thoughts on everything from Tony Blair to the idiosyncrasies of modern British culture.

With new artilces on subjects as varied as Iraq, football, population control and bike theft, Johnson takes us on a rollercoaster ride through contemporary Britain. He has also interviewed many of the key figures in the political and cultural worlds over the last sixteen years and addresses what these personalities tell of our age.

Boris Johnson is one of the great political characters of our time and his writings have appeared in a variety of British and American magazines and newspapers. Vigorous, idiosyncratic, always intelligent and informed, with a very interesting perspective on our times, ‘Have I Got Views For You’ is a pleasure to read.


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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Perennial; Revised edition edition (16 Jun 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007290969
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007290963
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 203,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for ‘Have I Got Views for You’:

'Johnson is a good-humoured, entertaining commentator, with an agreeably optimistic bent.' Observer

Praise for 'The Dream of Rome':

'As an introduction to the history of the Roman empire, this book is hugely stimulating. I read it in two sittings, completely gripped. If Ruth Kelly has an ounce of sense, she will make this book compulsory reading for every 16-year old in the country.' Toby Young, New Statesman

'History comes alive only when written from the heart and Johnson's is full of swashbuckling japes, bloodthirsty yells and energetic sideswipes.' Craig Brown, Mail on Sunday

'Written with all the wit and zest that have helped to make him Britain's favourite celebrity MP.' Tom Holland, Daily Telegraph

'Johnson has not been intimidated by dry classics masters: his style is bright, breezy, populist and pacy' The Times

'Described with his special combination of sharp-eyed intelligence and golly-gosh exclamation…the sublime and the bizarre are richly represented in this portrayal of ancient Rome…a splendid romp through the Roman world' Sunday Telegraph

About the Author

Boris Johnson was elected Mayor of London in 2008. He is the former Member of Parliament for Henley-on-Thames and member of the shadow cabinet. He has worked as an author and journalist, and until 2005 was the editor of the Spectator magazine. He is married and lives in London and Oxfordshire.


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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, pertinent and insightful 27 Mar 2008
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Though I have some fairly strong political views myself, I'm not one that's prone to spending a lot of time reading books written by politicians.

But, with the London Mayoral elections coming up, and being no fan of Red Ken myself, I thought it might be worthwhile doing a bit of swotting up on the opposition, and Boris Johnson has always come across as a witty character, if often making jokes at his own expense.

Have I Got Views For You is a collection of old magazine and newspaper articles written primarily for the Spectator and the Telegraph. Whilst some of them must be approaching 10 years old, and yes, are commenting on political situations that now seem to be some distance in the past, his insight into the situations, as well as predictions for the future usually make very interesting reading. With views expressed on a wide range of subjects, it's inevitable that even the staunchest Tory-boy is unlikely to agree with Johnson on everything, but his overall stance on individual liberty, and his criticisms of the current government are often hard to argue with.

This book (or whatever you'd call it) is broadly well written, witty, amusing, and most importantly of all, it always has a point to make - points that are easily digestible, and easy to think through on your own.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Eccentric dellight 31 Mar 2007
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Boris is the living proof that the age of the English eccentric is not yet over. These days journalists become politicians and vice versa but no-one has done it with the eccentric humour of Boris. He is enough fun to make one reconsider voting Conservative. He writes with originality, good style and much humour. He is a one off.

The book is arranged topically going from politics to who are the British, Literary Heroes, foreign affairs, personal interviews, manners and morals etc. I found myself longing for the dates and sources to be put by each chapter for the book is not chronological. I think it would have been better arranged chronologically and not by category as the articles span 1995 to 2006.

Highlights are finding his daughter to be Belgian not British, his flight in the Americans' top fighter plane, his horror at the death of a stag together with his defence of hunting and the one piece of British journalism I have read in admiration of Dubya Bush. Boris is a man for clear blue water. If only Cameron was. He confirms to me one reason why I never passed on to the Conservatives approved candidates list. I had more than a whiff of Euroscepticism about me when interviewed in the same hotel as Boris.

I love his self deprecating humour. Why did he agree to go on the TV show from which he got his title? Honest Boris says, a thousand pounds, enough for a family holiday. Have we here that rara avis, an honest politician? He is certainly the only one who is such good fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super 21 Jan 2008
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If you enjoy works from Michael Moore, than i am sure you will enjoy this. I purchased this book for a little light reading for the daily commute but immediately found myself engrossed and even missing the stop on the Tube. It is a highly amusing read with many truths in it and it is written in true Boris style. I have not quite finished it but from what i have read so far i would definatelty recommend this to cheer up a rainy day
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4.0 out of 5 stars Have I got Views for You
I really enjoyed this book. It was very amusing in parts and gave a good idea of Boris Johnsons opinions which are much fairer, sensible and more moderate than |I had assumed.
Published 4 months ago by Meg
3.0 out of 5 stars Collection of articles
This book is a collection of article Boris has written elsewhere. I agree with the other reviewer who said it would help the reader for the date to appear next to each... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2008 by Mr X
3.0 out of 5 stars Might I Just Point Out...
...that the Spectator called this book 'Very very funny'? Who is the editor of the Spectator? Boris Johnson.
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by Jo
2.0 out of 5 stars Should be called: Have I got OLD Views for You
This book is just a collection of old articles written for newspapers and magazines. Buy with that knowledge - I didn't and feel a bit conned. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by Jack Hobartson
4.0 out of 5 stars Whatever your politics, you will like this!
Despite sitting at extreme opposites of the political scale, I have always felt an affinity with Boris Johnson. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2006 by Fashbash
1.0 out of 5 stars Very Dissappointing
I have to agree with the previous review -though I gave up at page 70 something! Reading previously published, out of date newspaper articles is no fun.
Published on 16 Nov 2006 by ThePoet
2.0 out of 5 stars Readable, but not very enjoyable
I bought this book because I thought that I would enjoy reading the writings of Boris Johnson. This opinion was based on watching him on 'Have I got news for you' and his other TV... Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2006 by Mr. Russell D. Grier
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