Daren
Published in 1984, this is a collection of travel articles previously published in The Observer from 1976 to 1983. I am fond of Clive James, I always found him funny and clever.
Unfortunately this book has dated poorly. While it still has some amusing parts, some wry asides and some good sarcasm, it related to events or current affairs that were topical at that time and people who were in the media at that time. The vast majority are not familiar to me, and most of the events pre-date my awareness. Some of the anecdotes still fall into line, the style is still amusing, but for the most part it didn't work for me.
2 stars
Published in 1984, this is a collection of travel articles previously published in The Observer from 1976 to 1983. I am fond of Clive James, I always found him funny and clever.
Unfortunately this book has dated poorly. While it still has some amusing parts, some wry asides and some good sarcasm, it related to events or current affairs that were topical at that time and people who were in the media at that time. The vast majority are not familiar to me, and most of the events pre-date my awareness. Some of the anecdotes still fall into line, the style is still amusing, but for the most part it didn't work for me.
2 stars