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by Jeremy Clarkson (Author) "According to a poll, the vast majority of people questioned as they struggled back to work last week thought that England should have followed Scotland's..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (26 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0141017899
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141017891
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The world is an exciting and confusing place for Jeremy Clarkson - a man who can find the overgrown schoolboy in us all. In The World According to Clarkson, one of the country's funniest comic writers has free reign to expose absurdity, celebrate eccentricity and entertain richly in the process. And the net is cast wide: from the chronic unsuitablity of men to look after children for long periods or as operators of 'white goods', Nimbyism, cricket and PlayStations, to astronomy, David Beckham, 70's rock, the demise of Concorde, the burden of an Eton education and the shocking failure of Tom Clancy to make it on to the Booker shortlist, The World According to Clarkson is a hilarious snapshot of the life in the 21st century that will have readers wincing with embarrassed recognition and crying with laughter. It's not about the cars!

About the Author

Jeremy Clarkson made his name presenting a poky motoring programme on BBC2 called Top Gear. He left to forge a career in other directions but made a complete hash of everything and ended up back on Top Gear again. He lives with his wife, Francie, and three children in Oxfordshire. Despite this he has a clean driving licence.
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62 of 67 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars He's like Marmite - you either love him or hate him, 29 Aug 2004
By J. Wood (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World According to Clarkson (Hardcover)
..and I'm pleased to say I think he's fantastic. Clarkson is one of those columnists who will actually make you laugh out loud virtually everytime, regardless of the subject. His articles often twist and turn but the next smile or laugh is never far away.
This book is especially great for people that that find it hard to get the time to sit down and read a book. Basically, it's a huge collection of his articles that are roughly two or three pages long each, so you can pick it up and put it down as much as you like.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly as you expect, 21 Nov 2006
By Mr. Hywel Thomas "roguewader2" (Wales) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The World According to Clarkson (Hardcover)
My girlfriend bought me this book as she knew I'm a big Clarkson fan. I read it over one train journey and I thought it was fantastic. If you enjoy clarkson on tv then you'll love the book. As you would expect he is straight to the point whilst being humourous. I have to admit to agreeing with him completely in his views. (well with the exception of his slating of cricket.)
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny articles from a grumpy old git!, 21 Sep 2006
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This is a hilarious collection of Clarkson's articles from over the years. He shows us his usual cutting look at life, but in a way that cannot fail to make you smile and laugh out loud. He may be a grumpy old git but he is funny as hell! Perfect for short train journeys as each article is only four pages long and the topics under discussion are so varied there must be something for everyone. Recommended.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars I'd Never Heard Of Him Before
Real knee-jerk reaction kind of stuff. It was hard reading the book, but I forced myself and I'm glad I did to understand better what Jeremy PAXMAN was talking about, regarding... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nancy Yahiro

4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Clarkson
This 327 page book is a must for any fan of Jeremy Clarkson, with short 4 page chapters it makes reading the book easy and enjoyable.
Published 5 months ago by Owain Thomas

3.0 out of 5 stars You'll find this funny if you don't take it too seriously
I'm not a huge fan of the big man - but this book was thrust in my face and I was promised faithfully that I would find it funny. Read more
Published 11 months ago by L. Felthouse

5.0 out of 5 stars The World According to Clarkson
An enjoyable read and incredibly funny. Clarkson's writing is full of his acerbic wit. No greenies were harmed in the writing of the book. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Susan Peukert

4.0 out of 5 stars Sunday Times Columns
The book is a collection of Clarkson's sunday times columns. It is funny in places and you can find out things about him that you didn't know.
Published 13 months ago by Angry dad

5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly makes you laugh out loud on every page
This book is a collection of Clarksons columns from the Sunday Times.

Containing his views on the previous weeks events (in the news and his own everyday life) and a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. James R. Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Love him or hate him, he's a good writer
Putting aside the fact that Jeremy Clarkson has become a figurehead and role model for several generations of both Sun- and Guardian-reading frustrated middle-aged blokes, he is a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. Stuart Bruce

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining stuff, good for toilet reading
This isn't so much a laugh out loud funny book but more the kind where you can appreciate some of his silly, OTT views. Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Long Thin Man

5.0 out of 5 stars A very funny book!
The world according to Clarkson is a very funny book and would make ideal reading on a long haul flight but not if it was a night flight because you would probably be flung into... Read more
Published 19 months ago by confused person

5.0 out of 5 stars Verry Witty
A good collection of Clarkson's newspaper articles covering a wide range of subjects.

My particular favourite is him waiting up all night, shotgun in hand determined... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. Terence Jones

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