- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Ebury Press (16 April 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091863279
- ISBN-13: 978-0091863272
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.4 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 403,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On his only prior visit to Ireland, songwriter/comic Tony Hawks had seen a man hitchhiking with a refrigerator. For years, he was wont to tell the tale during late-night drinking matches, and after one particularly heavy-duty night of partying, he awoke to find a bet scrawled pillow-side: a friend wagered 100 pounds that Hawks wouldn't travel Ireland for a month with a refrigerator at his side.
Out of this stupid premise, a ridiculously amusing book was born. Quickly discovered by the Irish media, the thumbing Englishman finds that he and his box fridge are elevated to celebrity status, and there's no dearth of rides, places to stay or goofy people to meet, from kings to spoons players to locals who take his fridge surfing. As insightful about the strange inner workings of Hawk's mind as it is about charming peculiarities of Irishmen--it's doubtful that Hawks would have been similarly embraced by Germans, Italians, or the French--Round Ireland with a Fridge is an entirely silly, heart-warming tale told in a rollicking funny and refreshing style. --Melissa Rossi --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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TV comedian Tony Hawks tries to win a bet by hitch-hiking around the circumference of Ireland in one calendar month. With a fridge.
--This text refers to the
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book on one of my many wanders through Amazon largely because of the title. The absurdity of the premise that somebody would hitch hike around Ireland with a fridge, touched the maverick side of me and so I bought it.
Simply, it is one of the funniest books you'll read. It combines the day to day adventures of Tony along with the ridiculous situations that he finds himself in. The reaction of the Irish people that he comes across is irrational and typical at the same time. It is very laugh-out-loud funny as well as touching and moving, acting as a metaphor for life - and all written brilliantly.
If you're reading this review it means that you want persuading before you commit to buying the book. Then do yourself a favour and take the punt and stick it in your basket. You won't be sorry.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've not read anything this funny in a while. Tony manages to tell the story of his travels around Ireland whilst being extremely witty and funny at the same time. I know it is a cliche, but this book really will have you laughing out loud, the passengers on my train will testify to that! A great read.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I starting reading this and couldn't put it down. I laughed hysterically every few minutes, even when I fell backwards and hit my head on the wall it didn't stop.
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One of those you can read in one sitting
Time permitting, you could get through this in one go - it is fantastic. Humourous, reflective, interesting and pointless! Read more
Published 4 days ago by M_Twang
Round Ireland with a fridge
A great read. had e laughing from the beginning. I recommend this to anyone who wants a good read and a good laugh.
Published 1 month ago by A. J. M. Horn
A great little book !
I was recommended this by a friend and have to say I loved it. It's inspiring and highlights what I love most about travelling, which is adventure, a jump into the unknown. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Loves2travel
Hitching Fun
I enjoyed this book from the start, despite the obscure task of hitching round Ireland with a fridge. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jane Austen
Silly but downright funny
OK this is errant nonsense and has utterly no point whatsoever but still it is very funny. In fact having no purpose other than an excuse for travelling and enjoying a jar is what... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mcneill5
Entertaining and Funny
After reading McCarthy's Bar i followed up with Tony Hawks' offering. The idea is amusing and the book is an entertaining read that provides plenty of funny moments that should... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark Tong
fridge travel!
had read this book, which i had borrowed from a friend. i enjoyed it, and thought my sister and brother in law might like it (they live in ireland). bought it for them.
Published 4 months ago by Sovay
Armchair Adventures
This is by far the funniest travel book I have ever read. Ireland viewed from a fellow rovers perspective. I immedietly wanted to visit after reading this.
Published 4 months ago by Mischief
Round Ireland with a Fridge
Good book,great laugh. cant wait for the movie.They are making or have made a film about this book which is a true story and shows how good people behave to you when you have a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by mum
One huge flaw...
I had been looking forward to reading this book for ages but found that I was offended by his reasoning for not visiting Northern Ireland. Read more
Published 8 months ago by pat
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