Due to the name of the author I couldn't stop from reading this in the voice of Victor Meldrew who is a fictional comedy character and a literal British Institution played by an actor of the same name. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. For me it was an excellent book to dip into when I wanted cheering up, which lately given the current global pandemic, was much more often than usual. Not all things on the not to do list are great or should be followed (most really) but honestly was just fun reading the opinion of another who’s not afraid to say whats on his mind (a fresh air with the cancel culture these days).

An amusing and satirical take on all those Must Do Before You Die lists that are constantly cropping up in books, newspapers and online (and Lord knows where else). A sort of self help book that convinces you to do the opposite of a normal self help book by giving you 101 things you don't need to do and maybe just enjoy your normal life. If it had been funnier then this book would have worked, unfortunately it just feels like an old man ranting about things he doesn't like/thinks is overrated. whereas the Pyramids, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World failed to live up to our overly heightened expectations. So the next time someone insists on swimming with dolphins, reading Kafka in Prague, or skydiving, you can feel better about thumbing your nose and staying in your comfort zone instead.

To access your ebook(s) after purchasing, you can download the free Glose app or read instantly on your browser by logging into Glose. Each chapter begins with a diatribe, followed by a detailed look at the alternative side of the 101 most frequently cited must do's, revealing ugly details not mentioned in existing guidebooks and giving off-putting facts and statistics to quote at holier-than-thou thrillseekers. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Please don't worry about about the condition of any 2nd Hand Books or other items you purchase, they'll be exactly as described in the details section. His description of how pointless it is to build an igloo or put up a tent had me rolling around on the carpet in fits.

Honestly I have no interest in 99% of the stuff in those books so why waste my time doing something I don't want to. Great for those looking for short articles and that also happen to poke fun at the traditional to-do-before books. In this book he makes it seem as if you do anything new you're just making a bad choice and that the best solution is to not try something new.Enjoy dipping into Can't Be Arsed and laughing at people you know who take these bucket lists seriously - Richard Wilson certainly doesn't. Ever screwed up your Sunday newspaper in rage as yet another lazy journalist fills column inches with the indispensable hundred things to do, places to go, restaurants to eat in, books to read, etc, before you die? You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. I had a quick look at getting there form Tbilisi and most routes involved two or three changes and around 24 hours to arrive in Cuzco then there would be a "bladder-bursting seven hour bus ride". Should one really not go to Australia because Koala's are not as cuddly as they look and might bite and scratch (what are the chances of that happening ?