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Dishonesty Is the Second-Best Policy
- Narrated by: David Mitchell
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
David Mitchell’s 2014 best seller Thinking About It Only Makes It Worse must really have made people think - because everything’s got worse. We’ve gone from UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, from horsemeat in lasagne to Donald Trump in the White House, from Woolworths going under to all the other shops going under. It’s probably socially irresponsible even to try to cheer up.
But if you’re determined to give it a go, you might enjoy this eclectic collection (or eclection) of David Mitchell’s attempts to make light of all that darkness. Scampi, politics, the Olympics, terrorism, exercise, rude street names, inheritance tax, salad cream, proportional representation and farts are all touched upon by Mitchell’s unremitting laser of chit-chat, as he negotiates a path between the commercialisation of Christmas and the true spirit of Halloween.
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- Pyrex
- 30-11-19
Excellent casual listening
Being essentially a compilation of Mitchell's Observer columns, the book makes for very 'easy listening' and is ideal for listening to alongside working, as no intense concentration is needed. Nevertheless it's quite funny - laugh out loud funny at times - but mostly dry and sarcastic. Mitchell is a self-proclaimed 'remoaner' so an open-mind/level of tolerance would be needed for those whom lie on the other side of the Brexit spectrum. All in all a good book, but if you are a regular reader of the Observer, bear in mind that it's just a compilation of organised articles that you may well have already read.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-11-19
Loved it
David Mitchell is an eloquent narrator and has an excellent writing style. He reasons his way through modern life and even if you don't always agree with him (and I do) you can't deny he has at least thought his view through.
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- MR.J
- 31-10-20
Another great British London book
Another excellent British London publish. Sure, there is the odd error... There's always going to be some errors. Considering the ink shortage in Denmark, Mr Micthel did a great job of fronting the £2k just to get this book over the line.
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- John C.
- 19-12-19
Mitchell is funny but the book is average
I like David Mitchell but this book wasn't that funny or clever. just random anecdotes and political bashing. not terrible but it seems more like a money grab than a well thought-out peice if comedic writing.
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- Rich
- 05-11-19
Reassuring
Someone very clever and funny explaining socially complicated things through columns. Weirdly soothing, oddly comforting.
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- Danny Dolan
- 11-04-20
Bit disappointing
Wearyingly panders to Guardianistas in all columns, albeit witty at times. Not David's best work!
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-11-19
David Mitchell Doing what he does
if you like the logical ramblings of David Mitchel you'll love this. A series of his newspaper articles read out in his unique and entertaining way. Great value with over 8 hours of non stop thought provoking comedy.
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- wookie_hunter76
- 02-12-19
Genius!!
Thoroughly enjoyable listen! David’s witty delivery makes listening to this all the more entertaining! Well worth the time
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- Michael C.
- 30-11-19
Mitchellian Magic...
I love David Mitchell and if you do you'll likely like this. Would give 10 stars if I could but that's just bucking the social order. which in fact this book does...
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- Adnan
- 29-11-19
Obviously a great book
Words with which you will certainly agree from a voice you would like to hear.
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