opinion on THREE MEN IN A BOAT


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I still remember the time when my 10th grade english teacher told us to read the novel "three men in a boat" as part of the curriculum.Initially, I was hesitant to read it(200 something pages :}) but when I googled about it, I was surprised to find out the amazing reviews it had received.So, I read the whole book and relished every chapter of it.
What a huge moron I was for not giving this book a chance. And now, I just can’t stop praising it. So here it goes…

 ‘Three Men in a Boat’ is an amusing account of three friends-Jerome(whom I’m in love with),Harris and George and of course their dog Montmorency; while on a little boating expedition. The three of them concur of being overworked and tired of the daily repetitive routine are in a dire need of a vacation. After weighing options of a country trip and a sea voyage they settle down on a boat ride to a secluded and peaceful place. So, on a quiet Saturday they rent a boat from Kingston and while picking up George from his workplace they head out on a boating trip up to the River Thames. 

 Right from hiring the boat to scheduling itinerary the story further propels into a comical sketch of various boating and camping mishaps. This is undoubtedly the wittiest and most entertaining book I have ever read. Jerome has a knack for creating even the utter sentimental pieces into  jollity and intellect. Not a word passes by without giving a wide grin on the face :]. Every chapter brings with it a plethora of joyous moments and at times a series of wild laughter. The writing is sarcastic with a hint of sharp smartness to the core of my extreme liking.
So humour - 5 stars
Travelogue and lyrical pieces - 3 stars
Montmorency - 3 stars

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