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The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide to Everything
Craig says: "I've been playing Lister for over 10 years and I've often thought: what would it be like to be the last human in the Universe? What in Space would I do?"
Write something for posterity, perhaps?
An attempt to chronicle the triumphs and failures of the human race during its entire turbulent history?
A last word from the Final Caretaker of humankind?
In other words, A Dwarfer's Guide to Everything?
Read this book and learn:
- to avoid Not-a-Cats
- never to keep anything radioactive in your pants
- not to place your head inside anything with "Head Remover" written on it
- a lot about food, and how to do it
Containing Craig Charles tips on how to survive in the hostile Universe that is Life.
Craig's footnote: Change is inevitable (so don't forget to check yours when you buy this book).
Write something for posterity, perhaps?
An attempt to chronicle the triumphs and failures of the human race during its entire turbulent history?
A last word from the Final Caretaker of humankind?
In other words, A Dwarfer's Guide to Everything?
Read this book and learn:
- to avoid Not-a-Cats
- never to keep anything radioactive in your pants
- not to place your head inside anything with "Head Remover" written on it
- a lot about food, and how to do it
Containing Craig Charles tips on how to survive in the hostile Universe that is Life.
Craig's footnote: Change is inevitable (so don't forget to check yours when you buy this book).
210 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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November 8, 2012
Craig Charles, the actor that portrays Lister on Red Dwarf, offers up witty (or nearly witty) observations and/or advice on nearly every aspect of life.
First off, this has next to nothing to do with Red Dwarf, even though the word Dwarf is in the title and Charles is in his Lister garb on the cover. Once you get past that, you can almost enjoy this.
While there are some funny bits, The Log was just a way to pass the time until the mailman delivered the complete Firefly dvd set to my house. Some of the humor was good but most of the time it seemed forced. I mainly picked it up to add to my collection of Red Dwarf memorabilia and it serves that purpose nicely. If only Chris Barrie would write a book of Rimmer-isms...
First off, this has next to nothing to do with Red Dwarf, even though the word Dwarf is in the title and Charles is in his Lister garb on the cover. Once you get past that, you can almost enjoy this.
While there are some funny bits, The Log was just a way to pass the time until the mailman delivered the complete Firefly dvd set to my house. Some of the humor was good but most of the time it seemed forced. I mainly picked it up to add to my collection of Red Dwarf memorabilia and it serves that purpose nicely. If only Chris Barrie would write a book of Rimmer-isms...
March 22, 2020
Read: March 2020
Rating: 3/5 stars
This was quite a confusing little book to read. I'm a big fan of Red Dwarf (series 1-6 are the best but I still enjoy the later series as well) and picked this up thinking that it would be written 'in character' as Dave Lister, giving us his perspective on life on Earth as the last human being alive. Some parts of it did read that way in the beginning and I enjoyed those, especially the humorous futuristic snippets of information he dishes out here and there:
"The search for extra-terrestrial life was finally curtailed in 2196 when the world government reasoned that we had more than enough weird characters on our own planet. The last thing we wanted to do was contact a whole bunch more" pg 31.
However as the book continued, the more disjointed it became. Part of it was almost like a memoir for Craig Charles as he reminisced on Liverpool, his one and only tap-dancing lesson, and his (imaginative) views on London. The rest was filled with lists, general advice and a selection of very Lister-like recipes; e.g. his 'Food Vindaloo' and 'Sugar Puff sandwiches' recipes! The occasional futuristic reference was occasionally thrown in but it became increasingly jarring as it didn't really make sense anymore.
I did enjoy this book and found it an easy, afternoon read but, unless you're already a fan of Red Dwarf, this probably wouldn't be that enjoyable to a casual reader.
Rating: 3/5 stars
This was quite a confusing little book to read. I'm a big fan of Red Dwarf (series 1-6 are the best but I still enjoy the later series as well) and picked this up thinking that it would be written 'in character' as Dave Lister, giving us his perspective on life on Earth as the last human being alive. Some parts of it did read that way in the beginning and I enjoyed those, especially the humorous futuristic snippets of information he dishes out here and there:
"The search for extra-terrestrial life was finally curtailed in 2196 when the world government reasoned that we had more than enough weird characters on our own planet. The last thing we wanted to do was contact a whole bunch more" pg 31.
However as the book continued, the more disjointed it became. Part of it was almost like a memoir for Craig Charles as he reminisced on Liverpool, his one and only tap-dancing lesson, and his (imaginative) views on London. The rest was filled with lists, general advice and a selection of very Lister-like recipes; e.g. his 'Food Vindaloo' and 'Sugar Puff sandwiches' recipes! The occasional futuristic reference was occasionally thrown in but it became increasingly jarring as it didn't really make sense anymore.
I did enjoy this book and found it an easy, afternoon read but, unless you're already a fan of Red Dwarf, this probably wouldn't be that enjoyable to a casual reader.
September 9, 2020
Have a little story.
I bought this book in a Blackpool secondhand book store. I was the only customer on the store at the time so I had a great conversation with whom I assume is the owner. He used to live near where I do and we talked about Leeds and how it had changed over the years. It was one of those conversations that work best around old books. I enjoyed it.
I bought this book there. It has nothing to do with Red Dwarf, I would be surprised if Craig Charles wrote anything outside of the intro and it borrowed from many old joke books. It wasn't funny at any point or even amusing. I overpaid for it by giving actual money.
Inside it was a child's day bus ticket for Wensleydale dated the 19th August 1998. Which was a better read than the book.
I bought this book in a Blackpool secondhand book store. I was the only customer on the store at the time so I had a great conversation with whom I assume is the owner. He used to live near where I do and we talked about Leeds and how it had changed over the years. It was one of those conversations that work best around old books. I enjoyed it.
I bought this book there. It has nothing to do with Red Dwarf, I would be surprised if Craig Charles wrote anything outside of the intro and it borrowed from many old joke books. It wasn't funny at any point or even amusing. I overpaid for it by giving actual money.
Inside it was a child's day bus ticket for Wensleydale dated the 19th August 1998. Which was a better read than the book.
December 16, 2007
I really, really wanted to love this book. I love British humor, I love Red Dwarf, I bought this book while on vacation in England; I was all set for a laugh.
Despite its title "The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide to Everything" and the fact that Craig Charles is pictured on the cover in Lister-garb, this book has NOTHING to do with Red Dwarf. Insulting to Red Dwarf fans, I think, to influence them to buy the book. And it's not even funny.
Big disappointment.
Despite its title "The Log: A Dwarfer's Guide to Everything" and the fact that Craig Charles is pictured on the cover in Lister-garb, this book has NOTHING to do with Red Dwarf. Insulting to Red Dwarf fans, I think, to influence them to buy the book. And it's not even funny.
Big disappointment.
July 25, 2020
What a waste of fucking time. Just because it's written down doesn't mean it's worth reading.
November 22, 2020
I don't recommend this to a 21th century audience but yeah, I did chuckle once or twice.
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February 15, 2011i remember reading this at my school library and being a huge red dwarf fan i loved, i was however a bit peeved when i realised that craig charles didn't actually write it, oh well its still funny and a must have for any dwarfers within easy reach of it, not something you need to hunt down though.
August 2, 2011
Imagine that you are the last human alive and it is your task to chronicle the history of the human race for posterity; now imagine that your name is Dave Lister. This hilarious book would be the outcome of the Duke of Smeg’s account of Homo sapiens.
May 28, 2008
It doesn't have much to do with Read Dwarf, but it is very funny and a very quick, easy and enjoyable read, especially if you have some background in Red Dwarf and enjoy English humor.
August 3, 2011
Amusing and interesting...another great book for anyone who loved Red Dwarf!
November 15, 2012
amusing
October 2, 2015
You need a sense of humour like Dave Lister to appreciate this.
December 18, 2015
A well and truly definitive guide to everything from the unique viewpoint of the last slob... errr, human being alive. A must for all Dwarfers!
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