The Ascent of Rum Doodle
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The Ascent of Rum Doodle
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Narrated by:
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Terry Wale
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Bill Bryson
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By:
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W. E. Bowman
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became established as a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak, many thought it inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had drawn on the flavour and tone of earlier adventures, of Bill Tilman and his 1937 account of the Nandi Devi expedition. The book's central and unforgettable character, Binder, is one of the finest creations in comic literature.
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For me, this book belongs in that company. Fantastic prose with fantastic narration.
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I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a hilarious read. Give it a couple of chapters and you won't be disappointed!
What a fantastic listen!
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Rather funny
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Pink Panther meets Alan Partridge!
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it is written and expressed in much the same way as books of expeditions were at the time in 1950’s - a brilliantly parody delivered by an exceptional narrator,
A laugh out loud masterpiece
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Very good entertainment
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brilliant parody
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Great fun
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So funny.
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Would you listen to The Ascent of Rum Doodle again? Why?
Probably, it was a really easy listen enjoyable romp featuring the unique 'Britishness' of the early 20th century and is not afraid to laugh at itself. If I was in need of a very silly, funny and under it all, heartwarming tale that is not taxing to the mind, doesn't make you think too much this would be my first choice. I can see myself listening to this again while I work and scaring the horses laughing.Would you recommend The Ascent of Rum Doodle to your friends? Why or why not?
It would really depend on the friend. To be clear, this is not up everybody's street. But if a friend shared my enjoyment of this type of comedy rooted in classic Britishness then absolutely I would recommend.What three words best describe Terry Wale and Bill Bryson ’s voice?
Clear, fun and very british. I keep going on about this Britishness thing and even though I am British myself and live in England what I am referring to is the overblown stereotype of early 20th century, public school educated with RP English accents. The reading brought every bit of that out and gave a life to the story that would have been lost if I was reading the book myself.If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
I am not sure at all that this book would work as a film. But if it did I think it would be:Do YOU have a fiancee?Any additional comments?
I heard about this book through Radio 4 book of the week. The story and comments it received on the show grabbed my interest. I started hoping for a silly romp full of classic British humour and I got just that. Think Carry on film without the adult humour and smuttiness.Classic British humour of a bygone age
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