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We’ve all seen the news over the last few years, watching in wonder and disbelief at the situations the people entrusted to run the country get themselves into and then proceed to lie their way out of. Just imagine, and this won’t be hard, that they were so stupid that they wrote reviews of the items that got them into or out of their latest bit of trouble and posted them online.
Ted Williebond is angry, not only at having to settle for running the opposition, but also for the bullying he had to endure at school by Cameron Davies and Gary Osburn, who now run the Government and don't mind pointing that out to Ted every time they see him. Join Ted as he foolishly leaves reviews of such items as Silly String, vodka and thick curtains as he tries his hardest to bring down the coalition.
On the other side of the fence we've got Daniel Dangly, a foolhardy old school politician from Southamptonshire who, try as he might, cannot outrun the press, who seem to stalk him for easy stories; and Elouise Munch, a career girl more concerned about who's defaced her designer handbag than the people in her constituency.
Running the show though isn't Cameron Davies or Ted Williebond; in fact it is Betty Rivers, the CEO of Information Inc.
It can't work out well, can it?
Welcome to The Idiot Government Reviews
Ted Williebond is angry, not only at having to settle for running the opposition, but also for the bullying he had to endure at school by Cameron Davies and Gary Osburn, who now run the Government and don't mind pointing that out to Ted every time they see him. Join Ted as he foolishly leaves reviews of such items as Silly String, vodka and thick curtains as he tries his hardest to bring down the coalition.
On the other side of the fence we've got Daniel Dangly, a foolhardy old school politician from Southamptonshire who, try as he might, cannot outrun the press, who seem to stalk him for easy stories; and Elouise Munch, a career girl more concerned about who's defaced her designer handbag than the people in her constituency.
Running the show though isn't Cameron Davies or Ted Williebond; in fact it is Betty Rivers, the CEO of Information Inc.
It can't work out well, can it?
Welcome to The Idiot Government Reviews
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2012
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February 11, 2017
Not as funny as the other idiot reviews of Amazon products. But still amusing. Note it helps if you know about British political scandals at the time this was published.
October 23, 2013
An amusing book, written in bite-size pieces, styled as product reviews on a website.
Anyone familiar with current UK politics should have no problem recognising most of the politicians portrayed in the book, which only adds to the charm. It lampoons the pomposity and self-importance of politicians in the UK,and the sometimes underhand methods they use in their daily lives. I really do wish more of this book was inventive, but Sortwell didn't have to stray far from reality here.
If you know/follow politics, especially in the UK, you'll love it (unless you're a Tory, where you'll probably see 3 friends and the guy you fagged for at Eton mercilessly mocked.
Heartily recommend it, especially as it's currently a free kindle book.
Anyone familiar with current UK politics should have no problem recognising most of the politicians portrayed in the book, which only adds to the charm. It lampoons the pomposity and self-importance of politicians in the UK,and the sometimes underhand methods they use in their daily lives. I really do wish more of this book was inventive, but Sortwell didn't have to stray far from reality here.
If you know/follow politics, especially in the UK, you'll love it (unless you're a Tory, where you'll probably see 3 friends and the guy you fagged for at Eton mercilessly mocked.
Heartily recommend it, especially as it's currently a free kindle book.
October 27, 2013
We’ve all seen the news over the last few years, watching in wonder and disbelief at the situations the people entrusted to run the country get themselves into and then proceed to lie their way out of. Just imagine, and this won’t be hard, that they were so stupid that they wrote reviews of the items that got them into or out of their latest bit of trouble and posted them online.
Ted Williebond is angry, not only at having to settle for running the opposition, but also for the bullying he had to endure at school by Cameron Davies and Gary Osburn, who now run the Government and don't mind pointing that out to Ted every time they see him. Join Ted as he foolishly leaves reviews of such items as Silly String, vodka and thick curtains as he tries his hardest to bring down the coalition.
On the other side of the fence we've got Daniel Dangly, a foolhardy old school politician from Southamptonshire who, try as he might, cannot outrun the press, who seem to stalk him for easy stories; and Elouise Munch, a career girl more concerned about who's defaced her designer handbag than the people in her constituency.
Running the show though isn't Cameron Davies or Ted Williebond; in fact it is Betty Rivers, the CEO of Information Inc
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book as much as thr previous two. To my mind it seemed as though the author was trying too hard and this made the book appear forced to my mind
Ted Williebond is angry, not only at having to settle for running the opposition, but also for the bullying he had to endure at school by Cameron Davies and Gary Osburn, who now run the Government and don't mind pointing that out to Ted every time they see him. Join Ted as he foolishly leaves reviews of such items as Silly String, vodka and thick curtains as he tries his hardest to bring down the coalition.
On the other side of the fence we've got Daniel Dangly, a foolhardy old school politician from Southamptonshire who, try as he might, cannot outrun the press, who seem to stalk him for easy stories; and Elouise Munch, a career girl more concerned about who's defaced her designer handbag than the people in her constituency.
Running the show though isn't Cameron Davies or Ted Williebond; in fact it is Betty Rivers, the CEO of Information Inc
Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this book as much as thr previous two. To my mind it seemed as though the author was trying too hard and this made the book appear forced to my mind
May 4, 2015
I read / listened to this book in audio format via audible.com. I always choose audios over books as the narrators tend to breath life into the stories. Audios also allow me to read and still get things done and are a fantastic companion on those long road trips!
This book is very funny. This is a comedy about different quips of items for sale and short stories done in multiple voices. The material is refreshingly funny. My favorite (if I was to pick one) was the man running in a political race / also a real race. Along with the silly string & six packs.
Pete Sortwell, the author has his own style when it comes to comedy and it seems like he never runs out of material. He is witty & funny & makes me laugh my bottom off! His narrator, Tony Scheinman did a good job delivering these funny lines to us with so many different voices, which only added to the charm. Great job guys!
This book is very funny. This is a comedy about different quips of items for sale and short stories done in multiple voices. The material is refreshingly funny. My favorite (if I was to pick one) was the man running in a political race / also a real race. Along with the silly string & six packs.
Pete Sortwell, the author has his own style when it comes to comedy and it seems like he never runs out of material. He is witty & funny & makes me laugh my bottom off! His narrator, Tony Scheinman did a good job delivering these funny lines to us with so many different voices, which only added to the charm. Great job guys!
July 8, 2015
This was a compilation of reviews by government employees for products that they have used. Some are good, some are bad but all are connected. By the end of the book, the reader/listener has heard a full short story based around the experiences of a few people. I like concept and format of presenting the book in this way but I was only mildly amused by the content itself. I enjoyed the narrator who demonstrated some great characterisation and expression.
I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
June 7, 2013
Satire rarely comes in silly, this does both and well, with the brooks trial coming up we may see that the author predicted the outcome.
January 26, 2014
Very funny
I enjoyed this book very much. it was laugh out loud. funny this is the second book I have read by this author and it will not be the last.
I enjoyed this book very much. it was laugh out loud. funny this is the second book I have read by this author and it will not be the last.
September 17, 2016
Amusing in a couple of places, but not a patch on the Village Idiot reviews, which was hilarious. On the whole, I found it boring, and somewhat silly. I was glad it was only a short book.
November 9, 2013
Interesting format, however i failed to see much humor in the story nor did it entice me.
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