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andrew_j_r's review against another edition
4.0
The first volume of the printed version of Warming Up, "Bye Bye Balham" seemed to have a narrative. I was concerned that this book may not have.
I need not have worried. The original entries are usually very funny, and the addition of comments by the author that help contextualise what was going on in his life at this time really help. Richard is naturally funny, and although this book shows a time in his life where he was directionless and lonely, it is still a very entertaining read.
Yes, the original material is all available for free on Herring's website, but the additional comments make this version all the more worthwhile - from the amusing introduction to the final, wistful "perhaps the only pesticle in this book is me".
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I need not have worried. The original entries are usually very funny, and the addition of comments by the author that help contextualise what was going on in his life at this time really help. Richard is naturally funny, and although this book shows a time in his life where he was directionless and lonely, it is still a very entertaining read.
Yes, the original material is all available for free on Herring's website, but the additional comments make this version all the more worthwhile - from the amusing introduction to the final, wistful "perhaps the only pesticle in this book is me".
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books_of_an_evening's review
4.0
This is an excellent follow up to 'Bye Bye Balham'. A must read for fans.
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