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 To Porterhouse College, Cambridge, famous for rowing, low academic standards. and a proud cuisine, comes a new Master, an ex-grammar-school boy, demanding Firsts, women students, a self-service canteen, and a slot-machine for contraceptives. There is considerable opposition to this challenge to the established order, in the form of Skullion, the intransigent porter at Porterhouse, who is determined that the hallowed traditions of the College will never change.©2014 Audible, Inc. (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Funny Witty Thought-Provoking
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Of course i loved the book. Very similar to real life university. Absolutely brilliant read

Porterhouse Blue hilarious

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probably a bit dated for some tastes but listen with a comprehension of the past and a bygone age and you will laugh out loud...

absolutely hilarious

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This made me giggle out loud, and had some excellent characters and bizarre situations. A must for any red-brick enthusiast, or someone who just wants to hear about condoms floating out of a chimney! Funny characters, clever skits and well worth a listen. Very well read as well, the voices were perfectly captured.

Witty and sparkling

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A beautiful reading of a great story. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Excellent

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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!

Tom Sharpe at his Prime

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