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Dave Gorman Vs The Rest of the World

By: Dave Gorman
Narrated by: Dave Gorman
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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 Go
Adventure Travel Travel Writing & Commentary Adventure Game Funny Witty
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Don't get me wrong, I wasn't let down. Dave was, by one of the people he writes about.

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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A great book and fab distraction from current events. an engaging story and social experiment showing the goodness of People and the value of fun.

great book and distraction from current events

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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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loved it really looking forward to the next one now Dave thank you.

regards


Mike

loved it,

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As you would expect. Dave Gorman is a great orator, so his book is very listenable. The story very briefly is that he sets up to play as many different games as he can and the anecdotes that go along with his meetings are very funny and sometimes a bit perverse.
The subbuteo one still makes me smile, but I won't spoil it.
The only thing that riles me after a while is his description of the rules of every single game.
If you're reading the book you can happily skip through these but on an audiobook you can't.
It's definately worth a punt for some light-hearted listening.

There's a nerd in all of us waiting to get out

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