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frogie's review against another edition
4.0
3.75 stars
Fun and easy to read. The facts were given in a short and digestible format which made it faster to get through. Probably not something to be read all in one sitting though~
Fun and easy to read. The facts were given in a short and digestible format which made it faster to get through. Probably not something to be read all in one sitting though~
alfajirikali's review against another edition
1.0
Curious statements but not given in any context and without any notes. QI...how could you?
onmelsshelves_'s review against another edition
3.0
I downloaded this for the measly price of 20p to read in snippets on my iphone whilst out and about - stood at the bus stop, in the queue in the supermarket etc (I'm easily bored). It was perfect for that purpose, short little bursts of fact some I found interesting (mostly the crude or rude ones) and some I didn't.
the_bee_writes's review against another edition
5.0
Still laughing. So many facts that are quite strange, mind-boggling, hilarious or plain frustrating as well. Anyone who loves the quiz must have the book.
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Bin immer noch am Lachen. So viele Fakten die ziemlich eigenartig, verblueffend, urkomisch oder auch einfach nur frustrierend sind. Jeder der das Quiz mag, muss das Buch haben.
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Bin immer noch am Lachen. So viele Fakten die ziemlich eigenartig, verblueffend, urkomisch oder auch einfach nur frustrierend sind. Jeder der das Quiz mag, muss das Buch haben.
woolfardis's review against another edition
3.0
[First Read: 25th December, 2012. Four Stars.
Second Read: 25th March, 2018. Three Stars.]
QI is one of the most popular British comedy panel shows. It's intellectual prowess is unrivalled, as is its humour.
1227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off does exactly what it says on the tin: a book full of (1227) facts that are simultaneously wonderful, funny, intriguing and down-right weird. A wonderful book to dip in and out of. It's not set out in any kind of order: there are no themes or sections, it's simply a list of facts to give you The Knowledge. Use it wisely.
Downgraded because a.) it's just a long list of facts. Whilst they're fun and unusual facts the later books from QI are interspersed with more information and snippets from the show, so this is a bit bland, and b.) because four stars made me pull a face.
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Second Read: 25th March, 2018. Three Stars.]
QI is one of the most popular British comedy panel shows. It's intellectual prowess is unrivalled, as is its humour.
1227 QI Facts to Blow Your Socks Off does exactly what it says on the tin: a book full of (1227) facts that are simultaneously wonderful, funny, intriguing and down-right weird. A wonderful book to dip in and out of. It's not set out in any kind of order: there are no themes or sections, it's simply a list of facts to give you The Knowledge. Use it wisely.
Downgraded because a.) it's just a long list of facts. Whilst they're fun and unusual facts the later books from QI are interspersed with more information and snippets from the show, so this is a bit bland, and b.) because four stars made me pull a face.
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captainjemima's review against another edition
3.0
This book is difficult to review, as it is not a story. It is a book of facts, compiled by the team who make the QI ("Quite Interesting") TV show. I got this on my Kindle when it first came out because it was on offer. Over the past two years I have dipped in and out of it when I fancied, reading a page or two of facts each time. Some of them were fairly interesting and made me think, "That's intriguing" or "That's weird". On the whole, however, nothing stood out to me to make the book an amazing selection. It was just a nice pastime.
babyleo's review
5.0
As per usual, QI is very good in the sock removal department. I always adore the books QI put out, each with new and odd facts and figures you never knew you never knew, or ever needed to know for that matter. This is a quicker book to get through, filled with short snippets of information rather than the pages and paragraphs of previous books. I think John Lloyd mentioned in the introduction the lay out it similar to reading poetry, and it is. Each fact is centred and broken up into 3 or 4 lines and are just little bites of information that make you go 'oh,' and then you move on. Or you are like me and you go 'really?' and then read it again to make sure you weren't seeing things and get rather impressed on the inside at the world. I'm not saying that will be every one's response but just letting you know it is a possible reaction and don't shy away from it, it's glorious.
There is also no real structure to this, no alphabetising, no subject categories, nor are there questions; simple facts. Though there has been some rather clever editing that manages to connect each fact with the previous and following rather well.
This is an easy read, but also very fun. You just read these snippets and hope it all gets absorbed into your brain for future reference. But even if it isn't, just knowing it at the time and thinking it was amazing or even simply quite interesting is a pretty good thing. And who knows what odd fact will pop into your brain when the need arises, then you can wow your friends and be one of us who just knows weird and strange facts about everything. Don't shy away from it. Join us!
There is also no real structure to this, no alphabetising, no subject categories, nor are there questions; simple facts. Though there has been some rather clever editing that manages to connect each fact with the previous and following rather well.
This is an easy read, but also very fun. You just read these snippets and hope it all gets absorbed into your brain for future reference. But even if it isn't, just knowing it at the time and thinking it was amazing or even simply quite interesting is a pretty good thing. And who knows what odd fact will pop into your brain when the need arises, then you can wow your friends and be one of us who just knows weird and strange facts about everything. Don't shy away from it. Join us!
puzzlethevampireslayer's review against another edition
5.0
This is the most interesting book I have read in ages. The authors made this so fun and amusing while you're actually learning cool bits of trivia. If you're looking for an entertaining book, I recommend this.
euchre35's review against another edition
4.0
Loving this book and the facts are so much fun. I share with friends and family.
**won book through a Goodreads giveaway
**won book through a Goodreads giveaway