
Dave Gorman Vs The Rest of the World
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Dave Gorman
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Dave Gorman
About this listen
Remember when you were a kid, and you used to go round to a friend's house to see if they were playing? Well, as adults we're not supposed to do that. Which is a shame... because Dave Gorman likes playing. He REALLY likes games. So he knocked on the biggest door you could ever imagine - the internet - and asked 76,000 people if they fancied a game. This is the story of what happened next. Dave was up for anything and gamely played them at whatever they chose. He played some classics - Monopoly, Scrabble, dominoes and cribbage. He played many games he'd never heard of before - Khet, Kubb, Tikal or Smite anyone? He played board games and physical games. He's thrown sticks, balls, frisbees and darts.
He's rolled dice and he's drawn cards. From Liverpool to Hampstead and from Croydon to Nottingham, Dave travelled the length and breadth of Britain meeting strangers in strange places -- their homes, at work, in the back rooms of pubs -- and getting some hard-core game action. From casual players to serious game geeks, from the rank amateur to the world champion, he discovered a nation of gamers more than happy to welcome him into their midst. He's travelled all around the country and met all sorts of people - and it turns out us Brits are a competitive bunch! And it seems that playing games can teach you a lot about what makes the British tick. Of course, Dave hasn't been keeping score. Much.
©2011 Dave Gorman (P)2011 Random House Audio Gofunny and unexpectedly emotive.
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What did you like most about Dave Gorman Vs The Rest of the World?
A great idea for a book, read in a funny and engaging way. My hometown of Stockport getting a mention was a bonus.What did you like best about this story?
Ticked three boxes for me, a travelogue, a history and overview of popular games and a bloody funny listen!What about Dave Gorman’s performance did you like?
Just a great narration. He lived through it the experience, so he gets across the enjoyment, contentment of enjoying the execution of a great idea, and in one chapter his fear and confusion really well.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Lots of smile and wry chuckles.Any additional comments?
I think Dave Gorman should have a go at writing a thriller or even a horror book.There is a disturbing chapter in the book that really had the heart going....Life is the name of the game...
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Absorbing listen
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I never knew there were so many different games to be enjoyed, and u think what Dave.g did is very commendable
thus us just as good as his too much information book
I live this book 5*
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The book works very well as audio and Dave's narration ebbs and flows with the narrative in a manner that only the author can achieve.
As a trip through some of the lesser known games, it really does deliver - names of games you've never heard of but really want to try - Settlers of Catan, Kubb and, in my opinion the most exciting one, Khet.
My wife and I listened to it on a long journey and it really was delightful.
Prepare yourself for a very open and personal experience with Dave.
Great story with a revealing finish
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Funny Man
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its alright
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regards
Mike
loved it,
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I have read other books by Dave and thoroughly enjoyed them. This was no different. I have never found Dave as a challenging read, and I don't think he intends to be. He is funny and easy going, both as a person and as a writer. This is a really good book to listen to when out walking (when I listen to most of my books) and he lets you eat up the miles (or K's) without being aware.
If you want a book to enjoy without having to think, and also learn about new games (and new hotels in Sheffield) then this is the book for you. Don't expect too much though. The book doesn't promise it, but it does deliver enjoyment.
Nice guy, let down
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What made the experience of listening to Dave Gorman Vs The Rest of the World the most enjoyable?
Dave is a lovely character - part nurd, part wit, part everyman. Even if he does drink rum and coke. I've always enjoyed his work - which in the main in very original. There's nobody doing quite what Dave does. That he reads it very will also helps engage with the story. You genuinely feel like you are living a portion of his life with him - and it's a nice life to be living.What other book might you compare Dave Gorman Vs The Rest of the World to, and why?
I'd compare it to his Googlewhack adventure - though that earlier book is far edgier - far more spiced with danger. This Dave is a happier and more grounded individual.Any additional comments?
It's great - entertaining, funny and - yes - informative. Though be warned - nothing much actually happens until the final hour. He meets people. He plays games. They are normal people. He enjoys himself most of the time. There's very little tension. The final encounter breaks the mould and yet remains believeable. This is how real people behave in situations like this, especially when one of them is a little crazy - and it's not Dave.Pleasant tale with a sting in its tail
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