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The Reginald Perrin Omnibus (Paperback)

by David Nobbs (Author)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 896 pages
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (4 Feb 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0099436663
ISBN-13: 978-0099436669
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 5.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is surely one of the best loved comic creations of our time, in both literature and television. This omnibus collects together the first three Reginald Perrin novels containing a lifetime's outrageous adventures. When we first meet Reggie, he is sick to death with selling exotic ices at Sunshine Desserts. Driven to desperation by the rat race and the unpunctuality of Britain's trains, Reggie's small eccentricities escalate to the extreme, until finally he leaves the unacceptable face of capitalism behind by driving off in a stolen motorised jelly. In his pursuit of the unconventional, he devotes himself to faking his own death, opening a shop devoted to selling completely useless goods, and setting up a commune strictly for the middle-class and middle-aged. Join Reggie, who didn't get where he is today without some help from some memorable supporting characters, in one man's quest to avoid an everyday existence.

About the Author

David Nobbs was born in Kent. After university, he entered the army, then tried his hand at journalism and advertising before becoming a writer. A distinguished novelist and comedy writer, he lives near Harrogate with his wife Susan.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential read for Reggie TV series fans and anyone else!, 24 Mar 2000

By	C. BALFOUR (Didcot, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Reginald Perrin Omnibus: "Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin", "Return of Reginald Perrin", "Better World of Reginald Perrin" (Paperback)

I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I was only nine when the television series,The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin first hit our screens in 1976. I started reading the books a few years later and was amazed that all the best bits from the series were there as well as lots of background and situations that were not in the series. The writing is very clever and very funny, and helps the reader have a clear picture on the personalities of the main characters, of which there are many.

Reading this again has made me realise how much I sometimes hate the stresses and strains of commuter life, but having this to read on my long train journey makes it that much easier.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest, saddest and most true to life story I've ever read, 13 Nov 2000

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This review is from: The Reginald Perrin Omnibus: "Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin", "Return of Reginald Perrin", "Better World of Reginald Perrin" (Paperback)

David nobbs is a brilliant writer, and he combines that superb talent with fantastic observations of real life. Reggie's rollercaoster ride through life and the inane situations in which he finds himself, are just as true today as when he was created 30 years ago. Compelling reading, which brings both tears of laughter and tears of sadness.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very funny, but also a reflection on the natrure of life., 4 April 2001

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This review is from: The Reginald Perrin Omnibus: "Rise and Fall of Reginald Perrin", "Return of Reginald Perrin", "Better World of Reginald Perrin" (Paperback)

I bought this book and read it ]from cover to cover with barely a pause. Even though it is set some time in the past the repetitive nature of Reggie's life and the pointless things that people around him go to such effort to do are still relevant today.

The book is excellently written and hillariously funny at times but I am sure that secretly we all wish that we had the nerve to break out of the hum drum and do something like Reggie.

However, not necessary the best book to read when you start you first job after college (as I did)!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny, and sad. Brilliant.
Re-reading this after many years, a teenager when it first appeared, I am struck as much by the pathos as the humour. Nobbs writes brilliantly. He doesn't try to be artful. Read more

Published 5 months ago by A. Bittan

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful take on the human condition
I didn't see the TV series when it first came out as I was really young but my boyfriend and I got the DVDs of the series and we have adored every minute of them; so much so that... Read more

Published 16 months ago by E. Dupuy

5.0 out of 5 stars REGGIE BURSTS OUT OF THE SMALL SCREEN!
For those of us that saw the tv series this book brings back all the wonderful humour, acute observation of human nature and the ridiculous lengths we have to go to, in order to... Read more

Published 22 months ago by M. Drake

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book
I missed most of the TV series of 'Perrin', but have fond memories of what I did see. This book works as an excellent complement to it; neither the book or the series... Read more

Published on 4 Jan 2006 by Doktor Futtocks

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun
I find Reginald Perrin great fun, although maybe by the third book I was finding the plot in all three a little "samey". Read more

Published on 5 April 2001 by shursey@eyoung.es

5.0 out of 5 stars RIP, Reggie!
You cannot fail to admire Reggie Perrin-he got where he did by cocking a snook at everyone. He personifies that element of rebelliousness that we all supress, yet wish that we... Read more

Published on 16 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars THE FUNNIEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!
This book could best be described as the great english comic novel. It is compulsive reading. It directly addresses the english sense of humour. Read more

Published on 28 Jun 1999

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