We have both the abridged and unabridged versions

First of all we'd like to say we bought and listened to the abridged version first. This wasn't available at the time and I have to say we enjoyed the abridged version very much. When we came across the unabridged version we bought it too as we loved the other so much we thought it would be nice to hear more of the story.



We enjoyed hearing the whole story, its always a shame what the abridged have to cut out but at the same time we really liked the abridged. I think both are a good read/listen but if we had to pick the abridged made the better audio book. We still enjoyed this one though and continue to listen to both versions. If your a fan of this book most likely you'll want to own both and both are excellent. When you have less time the shorter version is great and when you want longer and more of the story this one is perfect.



Just to add, as husband and wife we both came into this story from different situations. One had heard of this story and Tony before and one had not. We both enjoyed it thoroughly and as the one who had never heard of the book or Tony I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'd say its a great for first timers as well as those that already know of the story or author.



Its a funny great true story, very enjoyable and a great audio book no matter what version you have. If your on the fence give this audio book a chance. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. I'm so glad my husband made us get it, I love it just as much as him and I always look forward to hearing it again. Once you know the story its even better in a way because you can dip in and out if it knowing exactly what's happening.



Highly Recommended.

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Bill Bryson for the ill-prepared

I like Tony Hawks, and there's something delightful about the rather haphazard way he approached this nonsensical pilgrimage. He infuses the tale of his trip around Ireland with humour and humility, but his insights and observations may have been deeper and more plentiful had not 9 out of 10 of them taken place in a pub. At times it felt more of a pub-crawl than a white-goods-laden hitchhike, which did start to get a bit repetitive. I'm glad I listened to it, but I'm not sure I'd do so again. I would, however, listen to other books by the author, and enjoyed his narration.

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Light hearted, honest and so funny.

From the heart. A true British sense of humour. Sophisticated tale it is not but simply an honest, hilarious account of the kindness, generosity and drinking that play such a huge part in the makeup of Southern Ireland. Laugh you will and enhanced by being narrated by the author.

Recommend as a fun light read.

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An unusual story but thoroughly enjoyed it

This is an old story now but no doubt the warm welcome in Ireland would still be just as good. I really enjoyed this story and Tony was a great narrator too. we chose this as a book club read in our Comedy section. it wasn't a laugh a minute but was entertaining throughout with a few giggles.

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Funny Funny Funny

Very funny window into this what sounds like 4 weeks of saying yes to everything. Plus captures both mundane and deeper life lessons he learned along the way.

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Fridge Frolics

Thoroughly enjoyable

I will now give all my kitchen appliances the respect they deserve.

And maybe take a toaster or blender out with the dog.

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an entertaining journey

Really enjoyed taking a trip around Ireland with Tony. A fun book and a trip back to the 90s.

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The Fridge Man

This is a great listen and really enjoyable. The book was good but the author reading it to you is even better. You can hear the characters spring to life from Tony's own perspective. Get the unabridged version the 7 hours will fly by.

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5 people found this helpful

a very enjoyable book

a very enjoyable book
Very Well read by the author
some laugh out loud moments

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great story and well read

we toured Ireland and listened to the book as we drove round.
excellent a great way to travel

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