- Paperback
- Publisher: Akadine Pr (Sep 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1888173009
- ISBN-13: 978-1888173000
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 49,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A work of pure genius. Satire taken to an almost absurd level, as the Amazon review says this is rather English humour and may not suit all but if you like the work of Thackery or Woodhouse or know the 'quiet Englishman' you'll relish this. A book to write your name on in the title page otherwise your friends will never return it!
3 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is the most ironical script about the contemporary English society and politics I ever knew...sorry, not mentioning Alan Bennet's monologues!
Good to read and good to remember henry Root every time when the government takes U turns.
By the way , reading the Private Eye magazine I can't help comparing it's "styles" with those incredible originals scripts, written by Henry Moor. Shame that the private eye people seem not to comply with the copy right law
Good to read and good to remember henry Root every time when the government takes U turns.
By the way , reading the Private Eye magazine I can't help comparing it's "styles" with those incredible originals scripts, written by Henry Moor. Shame that the private eye people seem not to comply with the copy right law
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Hysterical - unqualifiably genius
9 Dec 2001
Format:Paperback
You must buy this book! Donaldson's hilarious letters are full of subtle putdowns (sample: "Do you only read the news or do you make it up?) You will be in hysterics reading the straight-faced answers from British notables.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
A superb collection from a master letter writer
3 Aug 2008
Format:Paperback
Henry Root's letters are absolutely marvelous. I have read, and re-read, them on an annual basis for quarter of a century. There have been many imitators but `Henry' is the Top Dog! They are wicked, barbed, politically incorrect, rude, sometimes offensive, occasionally rancid, insightful, intelligent, and oh so incredibly funny. He skewers and hooks many `celebrities' and `self righteous, self appointed do-gooders' and shows just how disconnected from reality some folks are. The letters poke fun at numerous topics and people then lets them `dig their own grave' so to speak with their PC acceptance of his `off the wall' positions. William Donaldson has created a brilliant character in Henry Root.
In my opinion, the closest you will find to Henry to-day is Sacha Baron Cohen's `Borat' character. Who similarly takes, often wacky, ideas and `tests' individual responses. Even when presented with overtly racist, sexist, ageist, etc opinions, people will be Politically Correct before decrying such mumbo-jumbo! Despite being for a new audience, it shows how far we have sunk in pandering to nutty ideas.
You can't go wrong with this book. It contains both earlier volumes and, despite being paperback, is well bound and printed.
I have resorted over the years to writing letters and e-mail in the style of Henry. While I'm not as scathing as he, it is amazing how direct communication, tinged with humor cuts through the BS and gets to people.
I wish it were available for my Kindle!!
In my opinion, the closest you will find to Henry to-day is Sacha Baron Cohen's `Borat' character. Who similarly takes, often wacky, ideas and `tests' individual responses. Even when presented with overtly racist, sexist, ageist, etc opinions, people will be Politically Correct before decrying such mumbo-jumbo! Despite being for a new audience, it shows how far we have sunk in pandering to nutty ideas.
You can't go wrong with this book. It contains both earlier volumes and, despite being paperback, is well bound and printed.
I have resorted over the years to writing letters and e-mail in the style of Henry. While I'm not as scathing as he, it is amazing how direct communication, tinged with humor cuts through the BS and gets to people.
I wish it were available for my Kindle!!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Even if you're a Conservative...
17 Mar 2003
Format:Paperback
This book is wickedly funny. Less wicked, but also very amusing, are Bill Bryson's "In a Sunburned Country," Roy Moore's "Brothel in Pimlico," and even T. Dalrymple's "Life at the Bottom." All happen to be British.
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