- Paperback: 356 pages
- Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (2 Mar 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0099189615
- ISBN-13: 978-0099189619
- Product Dimensions: 17.5 x 10.7 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 320,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"My goodness what fruity language Fry uses! You can feel his enjoyment, and also the huge force of hi desire to please you, as you read this." — "William Leith, Mail on Sunday
""One of the funniest people writing on either side of the Atlantic...like a combination of Evelyn Waugh and Kingsley Amis but funnier than either." — "Publishers Weekly
""One of the funniest people writing on either side of the Atlantic...like a combination of Evelyn Waugh and Kingsley Amis but funnier than either." — "Publishers Weekly
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"From the Hardcover edition." --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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THE HIPPOPOTAMUS will be the biggest splash of the spring publishing season.
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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I usually don't write reviews, but was compelled to after reading this book. As good as Fry has been on the screen, he is even better in his writing. I have never laughed out loud when reading a book, but this one had me on the floor at times. A book you must read if you like Fry's sitcoms. I can't recommend it strongly enough. Looking forward to read his other books now.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can only describe the twists and turns that this book takes as shocking. Not hit you in the face shocking, but enough to make me hitch my breath as I travelled out of London on the train.
Fry is simply delicious in his writing style - clever, sharp and descriptive only to the point of necessity.
Not as outlandish and fiesty as the Star's Tennis Balls, but certainly a pleasant (if bizarre) surprise.
Fry is simply delicious in his writing style - clever, sharp and descriptive only to the point of necessity.
Not as outlandish and fiesty as the Star's Tennis Balls, but certainly a pleasant (if bizarre) surprise.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
discovering all his books at once, i had a marathon few days digesting them all as thoroughly as possible, not wanting any to finish, but barely able to wait to start the next. this is characteristic of fry with his superb intelligence and wit and brilliant ability to hold us all to constant attention with such wonderful story telling skills, and bizarre imagination. just braw. loved it.
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Slightly disappointing, but enjoyable enough
There were aspects of this book that I feel anyone could enjoy, not just die-hard Stephen Fry fans. The characteristic wit and humour of Fry's works is present in this book, and I... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S
Typical unusual Fry!!!
Really love Stephen Fry on the box interesting, intelligenat and innate so I thought it was about time I picked up one of his novels to give a go!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by readerC
the hippopotamus
book in excellent shape; short delivery in a good and safe package; a good address to remember for the future; thanks again;
Published 8 months ago by Phmangers
excellent read...
i foundn this book really enjoyable. the story is about a journalist whose best friend's young lad thinks he's the next mesiah. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Gcrikey
Truly enjoyable
I love Stephen Fry's vocabulary and the way he constructs sentences, there's a playfulness there couple with great knowledge and skill that greatly pleases the language-lover in... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eirin Mikalsen Orum
over rated, over blown and over indulgent
I enjoy Stephen Fry's work on stage and screen and find him a witty, wise and thoroughly entertaining individual. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Zoe Leighton
100% fantastically funny, frolicsome Fry
The Hippopotamus is so amazing. I loved the book's premise and being a Glastonbury resident I adored this subject matter being addressed in a rational way and it harked back to... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mrs. R. Burnett
Good holiday read
Beautiful use of language and syntax as always by Mr Fry. Very funny and rather rude, this isn't a particularly "deep" book that makes you think, but an enjoyable caper perfect for... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mataka
filthy fun
Excellent product quality, well packaged. One of my favourite ever books and this full cd version is perfect. Read more
Published 16 months ago by M. Stubley Marc
An unexpected pleasure
I had no idea what to expect as I tried my first Stephen Fry novel. A few sharp intakes of breath, as I was reading such *unexpected* pleasures!
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