There are a few more in these series and I don't remember how many I read. Needless to mention, he makes for a better TV presenter. Just about OK in print. To be fair to him, these, if I remember right, are compilations of his newspaper columns. In any case, way too dated to pick up now for a read. Old JC has also come in for a bit of flak since for his not always too entirely PC choice of phrase. But what would he be without his brand of rants, eh? I toyed for a long time between giving this 3 or 4 stars. I think it's probably a 3.6 all in.Clarkson is very perceptive and has an endearing dry wit to writing. His success is in that he is obviously very intelligent, but humorously portrays himself as somewhat stupid. There are numerous references to Top Gear in this book and his dialogue and comical reference points are reproduced in written form successfully. Even if you don't agree with his conclusions, some of which are serious and some are humorous - you can see his points and he argues his case both well and humorously in nearly every case.The problem with the book is not in it's writing or content, but simply that it isn't really a book. There's no driving narrative, or intriguing plot. You read one rant, but you don't get that same excitement of knowing what's coming next as you would in a novel. Personally I think Clarkson's writing is better suited, excellent as it is - to it's original format. As a newspaper column, the rants are short enough and fun enough that you'd be left looking forward to reading what he had to say the next week. If you like to sit down and read for an hour, it's a bit too much.I would say to get the best enjoyment out of this book, don't read it cover to cover. Read something else alongside and read one rant, then pick up the other for a break. It's worth reading, but it would be more enjoyable to read in small chunks.
What do You think about For Crying Out Loud! (2008)?
Hilarious!! Made me howl. I shall be reading the others asap for sure!.
—maggs92
Only Clarkson can be so cutting, make it funny and get away with it.
—Jwluther
It will be 2013 before the smile is wiped off my face!
—lizzy
New stuff same laugh out loud result.
—tylerdbooth
