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Porterhouse Blue
- Narrated by: Griff Rhys Jones
- Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins
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- Louise
- 10-01-15
Hilarious
Superb story.
Mostly good but some of GRJs characters a bit grating. Was difficult to discern between them at some stages.
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- Graham Taylor
- 07-08-21
Afternoon Listen
This narration of the book makes easier to enjoy all the carrictors and story
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- James
- 22-10-23
Great plot, well read
Although not the funniest Sharpe novel, Gryff does a good job bringing the characters out. I much prefer PG Wodehouse read by Jonathan Cecil
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- Duncan Macpherson
- 29-01-19
Overacted!
good book spoilt by Gryff Rhys Jones weird accents... don't know why he's done it like this.
Otherwise a really good laugh.
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- Dominic
- 14-08-13
Ironic
Would you listen to Porterhouse Blue again? Why?
The story is the ultimate irony in that the porter scullion becomes master of Porterhouse by accident and suffers the traditional masters fate of a Porterhouse Blue.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Scullion as he represents traditionalism.
Have you listened to any of Griff Rhys Jones’s other performances? How does this one compare?
havent listened to others but will look out for them now.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
no but it lends itself to reading in parts
Any additional comments?
I liked the David Jason portrayal on tv and am glad I bothered to read the book.
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- zzdeano
- 13-11-19
Fabulously Funny
Great book, great reader.
One of the best audio books I’ve purchased from audible. I’ll begetting more from Tom Sharpe.
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- "timhg"
- 25-06-23
Wonderful story and well read
Very enjoyable narration of this wonderful book. It has to be heard as it was written; not too seriously. Lay back and listen to a world that is parodied so well. Very British humour.
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- hjh_22
- 30-09-22
Classic satire
Great and very funny book well read. Occasionally some background knowledge of Cambridge would be helpful but given some of the places are made up anyway its not too important.
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- Perry
- 22-02-15
Tom Sharpe at his Prime
Where does Porterhouse Blue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is a funny and enjoyable romp that has not dated. Tom Sharpe livened up my teens and it was great to revisit an old friend. Griff's reading is enjoyable and he reads with a relish for the extreme situations the story conjurs up. Just wish the S.African novels and the Thriwback were available.
What other book might you compare Porterhouse Blue to, and why?
Tom Sharpe is unique! It is just a shame his later books lost the mad excess of Wilt, The Throwback and the glorious S.African books.
What about Griff Rhys Jones’s performance did you like?
There was a juicy relish to his reading. The Chaplin especially was excellent. He didn't tire and it worked well throughout. Many thanks. Tom would have loved the reading
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Only to tears of laughter. Inflated condoms up the chimney!!!
Any additional comments?
Buy, listen and enjoy!
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- Pauline A. Hayward
- 19-09-20
Porterhouse Blue hilarious
Of course i loved the book. Very similar to real life university. Absolutely brilliant read
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