Too Much Information
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- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release Date:04/09/2014
- Publisher: Random House Audiobooks
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Publisher's Summary
Nowadays, the world is full of people trying to tell us things. So much so that we have taught our brains not to pay much attention. After all, click the mouse, tap the screen, flick the channel and it’s on to the next thing. But Dave Gorman thinks it’s time to have a closer look, to find out how much nonsense we tacitly accept.
Suspicious adverts, baffling newspaper headlines, fake twitter, endless cat videos, insane TV shows where the presenters ask the same questions over and over.…
Can we even hear ourselves think over the rising din? Or is there just too much information?
Read by Dave Gorman himself.
©2014 Dave Gorman (P)2014 Random House Audiobooks
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louiseandmike@netscapeonline.co.uk england 15/01/2015 Member Since 2016- HELPFUL VOTES
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"lots of ranting"
What made the experience of listening to Too Much Information the most enjoyable?Thankfully Dave Gorman reads his own book. His delivery and personal approach to his quirky view of life made this a gem for gorman fans
What was one of the most memorable moments of Too Much Information?His usual eye for detail and the game of playing who puts the next customer bar on the conveyor belt...changed my life all be it in a very small way!
What about Dave Gorman’s performance did you like?His energy and enthusiasm for the minutia that make up life. Mind boggling that he has the attention span to develop his ideas
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?Dave Gormans' appreciation of the little things always leaves me wondering if I've missed the point and always makes me smile
Any additional comments?Even though i'm a fan, as an audio book it did feel a little ranty at times, best in small doses
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"Entertaining polemic from a self-confessed luddite"
If you could sum up Too Much Information in three words, what would they be?Entertaining, factual, thought-provoking
Who was your favorite character and why?Not applicable
Which scene did you most enjoy?Not applicable
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?Data overload
Any additional comments?Gorman's storytelling style of stand-up comedy translates well into audiobooks. He makes lots of thought-provoking points about the sheer scale of data we are fed, how it is manipulated and how we are manipulated by it, and how little quality information it contains.
I have always found the author's easy-going style enjoyable, and this is no exception. Thoroughly enjoyed this title.2 of 2 people found this review helpful -
"Excellent audio book "
Dave Gorman has confirmed my worst fears. Ha ha! Only joking. Strangely this book has made me feel happier than a book about being happy. 15 Stars and 1 glove puppet badger.
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"Mono-themed drudgery"
What disappointed you about Too Much Information?Given Gormans' evident eagle-eyed monitoring of all things written, I worry about criticising his work, but here goes. The book left me feeling that a good writer had spent too much time on the internet compiling figures and tracing less desirable elements occupying that space. There are some engaging moments, but by the end, these get lost in the one track monotony of the book and perhaps the suspicion that the Gorman doth complain too much in places. Perhaps it was my mistargeted expectations but I was left cold. Not wrong with her performance though.
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Alexander Patterson 09/05/2015Alexander Patterson 09/05/2015 Member Since 2011
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"Amusing but not great"
Is there anything you would change about this book?This book is actually just a recording of the TV series. Worthwhile if you like Dave Gorman on stage - which I do - but really a companion to the series rather than a book. Or maybe it is the other way round and the book came first
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)I had already heard most of the material so more a chuckle than a laugh
If this book were a film would you go see it?This book is a TV series and I have seen it
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"Clever & insightful book about badger glove puppet"
This is absolutely fantastic. Equal parts of cynicism and wet. Eloquently written and read by Dave this kept me thoroughly engaged throughout. At times hilarious and thought provoking at other I've emerged wiser and more skeptical of the digital world around me.
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"Made me laugh, very entertaining."
What did you like most about Too Much Information?Dave calls out the bs that has crept into modern life. Not in a snarky way but through real research and analysis. Then articulating his findings with real humor.
What did you like best about this story?He gives a voice to things that you feel aren't quite right or manipulative but haven't had to time to work out why. After listening to this I immediately noticed a revlon advert "79% of 173 women agree".
You intuitively know this is strange and Dave tells you why.
What about Dave Gorman’s performance did you like?He's a seasoned comedian and that comes through in his performance.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Looked like an mad man with my headphones in, laughing on the tube to this book.
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"Details, details, details"
At first it seemed very promising and quite exciting, but towards the end I couldn't relate to the 'problems' or as one could say the 'small print' the author keeps reading. It was funny at times and did make me spur laughter. However, somehow it didn't convince me or perhaps since I don't live in the UK anymore it is not exactly relevant to me anymore. The reading itself was very engaging though, very heartfelt.
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"pretty interesting"
pretty easy listening but much of the book is covered in the live presentations on modern life is good ish. still and enjoyable listen without the visual aids
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"Dave Gorman it his best again!"
Another fascinating and funny view of our electronic world as it is today by DG.
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Alex ParkinsonGlendale, CA United States03/10/14
"Another fantastic Dave Gorman book"
Would you listen to Too Much Information again? Why?I've already listened to it twice! And it's the sort of thing you could dip into, even selecting a chapter at random, for a bit of fun.
Have you listened to any of Dave Gorman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?Yes I got "Dave Gorman Verses the World". This one is a little angrier and less sentimental, but always great to hear Dave's delivery of his own material.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Much genuine laughing out loud.
Any additional comments?A really fun book. More a set of observations than an on-going story, and some re-use from the "Modern Life is Goodish" TV show, but such an enjoyable listen.
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