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One of the great correspondents of our age (DAILY TELEGRAPH )
Hilarious and absurd (OBSERVER )
Hilarious . . . a rich comic book that deserves more than to sit on a pile next to the toilet (TIME OUT )
Even funnier than the funniest book I've ever read (Matt Lucas )
Hilarious and absurd (OBSERVER )
Hilarious . . . a rich comic book that deserves more than to sit on a pile next to the toilet (TIME OUT )
Even funnier than the funniest book I've ever read (Matt Lucas )
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'One of the great correspondents of our age'
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'm so glad he's back!! My copy of the first Timewaster Letters is ragged from reading and re-reading so this has arrived just in the nick of time before it falls apart completely. After recommending this to friends, colleagues, parents, parent's friends, and boyfriend's friends (not to mention total strangers seeing me guffaw on the bus) as the funniest book I've read for YEARS I was anxious that a sequel might not live up to its brilliance. Well, I am overjoyed to say that this new volume equals, and dare I say? exceeds the hilarity of the first book. The letters are so silly, so insanely and addictively funny that I advise that you read them in small portions and resist the temptation to do the lot in one sitting (in the bath) as I did. Cooper for Prime Minister! (Night-time of course!)
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
This book 'cured' my bronchitis (though strictly speaking the penicillin finished it off)
20 April 2006
Format:Paperback
When I bought the first Timewaster Letters I was just about to go to my doctor with a horrible, horrible chest infection. I felt so terrible that as I walked down the street I was actually crying. But let us skip over that humiliating detail - I was early for my appointment so popped into the (warm - it was winter) bookshop, perused the book and bought it to cheer myself up. Then I had to sit outside the doctors (in January) because it was closed for lunch, and despite feeling SO ill (as evidenced by a hefty prescription, including an inhaler, see why I was crying now?) I actually had to stop reading the book because I thought the doctor wouldn't believe I was ill since I was laughing so much (and of course no longer had tears of breathing pain coursing down my face).
But that is all the long background to this second amazing book. It might not QUITE match the brilliance of the first but it is still miles ahead of any other comedy/'humour' book and can make me laugh (out loud! a cliche but a rarity for me, when reading at least) even when I reread letters over and over again. I love the recurring themes - wife's wretched ankle - and who could forget Parmaynu (I mean he IS an expert). Perhaps it's a pathetic thing to admit but it's a great book to flick through when I'm worried about a deadline or something and perks me up when I'm tired etc. Having written this, though, I'm realising that perhaps a more productive thing to do as I'm nearing a deadline would be to actually work... I really do have huge affection for this book.
Having said all this, the type of humour is just not going to appeal to some people (just look at some of the reviews below) - not because it's vulgar etc, but just as I can't rest until I see Lee Evans/My Hero/Jim Davidson banished from any media outlet recognisable to human senses, some people will bitterly regret buying this book. Have a look at the website mentioned in the main description, where you'll get a general idea of the kind of stuff in the book: there's even an unpublished letter or two there. I would say go to a bookshop but, you know, you're on Amazon...
The concept of this book is fairly similar to Henry Root but although I do love that quite a bit as well, I think this is better developed, better-natured and has more longevity (in terms of rereading).
I have never written a review before and to be honest don't intend to again. It's really a hassle. But surely this shows my love for this book - I truly recommend it.
But that is all the long background to this second amazing book. It might not QUITE match the brilliance of the first but it is still miles ahead of any other comedy/'humour' book and can make me laugh (out loud! a cliche but a rarity for me, when reading at least) even when I reread letters over and over again. I love the recurring themes - wife's wretched ankle - and who could forget Parmaynu (I mean he IS an expert). Perhaps it's a pathetic thing to admit but it's a great book to flick through when I'm worried about a deadline or something and perks me up when I'm tired etc. Having written this, though, I'm realising that perhaps a more productive thing to do as I'm nearing a deadline would be to actually work... I really do have huge affection for this book.
Having said all this, the type of humour is just not going to appeal to some people (just look at some of the reviews below) - not because it's vulgar etc, but just as I can't rest until I see Lee Evans/My Hero/Jim Davidson banished from any media outlet recognisable to human senses, some people will bitterly regret buying this book. Have a look at the website mentioned in the main description, where you'll get a general idea of the kind of stuff in the book: there's even an unpublished letter or two there. I would say go to a bookshop but, you know, you're on Amazon...
The concept of this book is fairly similar to Henry Root but although I do love that quite a bit as well, I think this is better developed, better-natured and has more longevity (in terms of rereading).
I have never written a review before and to be honest don't intend to again. It's really a hassle. But surely this shows my love for this book - I truly recommend it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If in a moment of madness you "risk" picking up the RETURN OF THE TIME WASTER LETTERS by Robin Cooper, you will find yourself with a serious and incurable condition; a condition commonly referred to as Time Wasting Reading. It means that once you have started this book you will find yourself mesmerized, suffering from uncontrollable mirth and unable to stop reading.
I started by reading just one of the letters, I found myself trapped and unable to stop, and so read three … utterly ridiculous I thought, as I laughed out loud with tears rolling down my face. So I bought the book and laughed all the way home on the bus.
It is just wickedly funny and totally absorbing. A total waste of time certainly, but how I enjoyed it… the re-read was even funnier and the re-read of the re-read even funnier still.
Robin Cooper’s humour is wacky and totally outrageous. I recommended it to anyone, especially people who are too busy to have any time to waste…
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wonderful
Just a great, easy reading book. I can just imagine the fun he had putting the book together, it makes me want to try and put 1 together.
Published 15 days ago by vino
Very funnny
Laugh out loud funny. Very funny to seeing the characters jump out at you from their responses.
Overdue for a re-read :)
Overdue for a re-read :)
Published 4 months ago by J. Rodger
Disappointing
I read the first book, Timewaster's Letters, and thought it was a brilliant, hilarious idea. I was surprised to see a sequel- I couldn't see how this idea could be stretched any... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Martensgirl
A quality waste of time
I approve wholeheartedly of this book, partly because it contains genuine letters and revives the flagging fortunes of the art. Read more
Published 7 months ago by John Bookman
Great sequel
Having really enjoyed the Timewaster Letters we bought my son the Return of Timewaster Letters for a birthday present. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jilly
Very funny indeed
Robert Popper has had a hand in such comedy televisual excellence over the last few years as The Inbetweeners, Peep Show and Look Around You - it's no surprise then that his... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Rodney Urn
The Return of the Belly Laughs
For those of you who haven't read 'The Timewaster Letters' by this author, then read that first. Not that this sequel is much different, but it gives the background to some of the... Read more
Published on 31 Mar 2010 by Mr. Charles A. Budd
Good seller
Seller said book was in very good condition, but when it came it was in excellent condition! Quick shipping too.
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Evan T. Payne
More of the same
I found the original book the funniest and whilst reading this it was just more of the same and I therefore knew what to expect. Read more
Published on 22 July 2009 by Mr. D. Morgan
Disappointing
I'd read reviews of this book & thought it was going to be really entertaining. There were the odd letters which were funny but mostly it was just very annoying & crass. Read more
Published on 19 April 2009 by A J Bateman
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