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The Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Jerome K. Jerome (Author), Deaver Brown (Narrator), Simply Media (Publisher)
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A unique work of wit, humor, and insight about men, women, and the goings-on of life, including memory and more, from the author of Three Men in a Boat and the sequel, Three Men on a Bummel or Wandering.

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  1. Listening Length
    4 hours and 38 minutes
  2. Author
    Jerome K. Jerome
  3. Narrator
    Deaver Brown
  4. Audible release date
    July 27, 2021
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Simply Media
  7. ASIN
    B09B48S321
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 4 hours and 38 minutes
Author Jerome K. Jerome
Narrator Deaver Brown
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date July 27, 2021
Publisher Simply Media
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B09B48S321
Best Sellers Rank #483,623 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#6,134 in Humorous Fiction & Satire
#14,800 in Classic Literature
#30,862 in Humorous Fiction

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Sheryl B
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021
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Happy to discover this author! Fun read, reminiscent of some ofTwain's work, only from the other side of the pond.
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Sam Nicol
4.0 out of 5 stars While away the hours with J
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
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A collection of short articles and musings by Jerome K Jerome. Nothing earth shattering here, but if you enjoyed Three Men in a Boat and like the style of writing peculiar to the late Victorian era then you will enjoy dipping into this book in idle moments.
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Timothy J Hurst
3.0 out of 5 stars Not recommended.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2016
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Very dated now. I am a huge admirer of his other books (eg Three Men in a Boat), but not this one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Idle Ramblings for Idle Thoughts
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013
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Jerome K. Jerome is in the same category as P.G. Wodehouse. His stuff is great if you are into English humour, fortunately, it fits me like a well broken in tweed jacket (complete with leather elbow patches, of course). I wish there was more available from Jerome, but we only have so much, so enjoy it. Excellent stuff.
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Angela Katherine
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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I do wish this version had the hilarious dedication to his pipe in the beginning, but unfortunately it did not (no fault of the author, of course). I love Jerome K. Jerome's style of writing and sense of humor, and I wish he had written more!
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jacob star
4.0 out of 5 stars I love British humor
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2016
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I love British humor, Jerome Klapka Jerome is one of the best . This is a good example of his fine writing, but it is not his best book.
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Judy Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and funny and absorbing!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2014
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I'm a diehard Jerome K. Jerome fan, and this book, while just a bit different from the other two I've read, was as funny as I could want. Very tongue-in-cheek, very subtle humorous digs at various things. I found it a delight.
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David
3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with this editions format
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2016
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I wish there had been accurate information regarding the books size. Disappointed with this editions format.
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Niharika john
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read, book is of good quality
Reviewed in India on December 18, 2022
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Nice book , good print
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read, book is of good quality
Reviewed in India on December 18, 2022
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nino
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
Reviewed in Italy on January 3, 2019
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Uno dei più grandi scrittori umoristi di tutti i tempi, Jerome affronta i problemi e le piccole difficoltà della vita con un tono bonario e scherzoso, abbracciando facendoci sorridere sulle nostre debo!ezze.
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Judy M Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and profound
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2018
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I love all Jerome K Jerome's books. I started, predictably, with Three Men in a Boat, when I was a teenager. Later I found a copy of "More Idle thuoghts ..." in a secondhand book shop. This was a lovely addition to my collection. The thoughts are funny and yet profound.
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Dayanand P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in India on November 7, 2018
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A pearl by Jerome K Jerome.
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Mole
4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2011
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This book is a series of essays on various topics; Jerome is pontificating on subjects such as Love, Vanity, the Weather, the Raising of Babies, Dress and Memory. I particularly liked the piece on cats and dogs; very familiar to anyone that has had one of these pets. His comments on being hard up also stuck a bell, as I have also been in that unfortunate state.

Jerome has a wonderful way with language. Even though the book was written a century ago, the the text flows nicely and can be read very easily. He makes the comment "this book wouldn't elevate a cow" meaning that there is nothing in it to educate someone. I could not disagree more; the book has much to commend it to people of all ages, and if nothing else will provide a useful example of how to use the written word to communicate ideas effectively.

I had the kindle edition; my only complaint is that the transcriber has changed English spellings to American spellings. However, this is a minor consideration these days; and as the book was free, I suppose that I shouldn't be too much of a misery!
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