Books
by John Lloyd
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The Book of General Ignorance |
and John Mitchinson
"Everything you think you know is wrong!" is the watchword of this entertaining romp through misconception and second-hand knowledge. If you've seen the BBC programme QI, you know exactly what to expect and reading it you can almost imagine Stephen Fry's voice floating through your head. As a result you're willing to believe almost anything, although I had some problems with definitions, rather than facts, but that just kept me sharp and on the lookout!
(Clive Yelf - bwl 41 August 2007) |
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The QI Book of the Dead |
and John Mitchinson
The best parts of biographies are often the 'Quite Interesting' bits so it's an entertaining and memorable book which provides potted histories of the great and good with that in mind. Thematically it explores how people react and respond to a range of life's misfortunes and challenges, with chapters and biographies illustrating each major crisis in life ... but really I just enjoyed it for its slightly skewed perspective and 'well I never!' moments.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 71 Winter 2014) |
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