Round Ireland with a Fridge

Funny with an enlightening message

I can't recall for sure but I believe I noticed this from a B&N Recommends posting. I'm glad I followed up on it. I needed a change of pace from the business and personal improvement genres. I enjoyed this book because it was so many things wrapped in an enjoyable read: a journal-like telling, comedy, enlightening, and modern. Tony tells a good story that wraps all those factors nicely together. He made his travels vivid with his words and even added pictures to help. It certainly made me look into his other works to put in the queue for the summer!

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Hysterical

I loved this book, laughed my way through the entire thing. You might consider not drinking while reading this lest any come out your nose :)

Fabulous book.

This book is Fabulous. Very Funny and entertaining.

Amazing and Inspirational (with a lot of laughs)

I have always had a hard time deciding the next book I want to read. As of lately, I have had the tendency of being "picky" of my choices in the bookstore, to the point that I considered having a personal book recommender. Eventually, I went through the Barnes and Noble recommendations and came across Round Ireland with a Fridge. I have read it and, honestly, it has changed my life.
I love comedy and so I especially like Hawks' story and his written memories of the journey. He stays true to the necessary fact of explaining the situations and the environment while keeping it interesting and captivating. I was afraid that the book would become rather redundant because I felt that there was only so much you could say about hitchhiking in a country before the story seems to melt together. But Hawks proved me wrong. He has interesting one of a kind stories to share and I fell in love with the journey, his memories, and with the symbolism of the fridge.
It a book filled with inspiration and hope of human kindness and a keen sense of adventure. Admittedly, a journey like his may not be everyone's destiny and path in life but the book is a testament to follow your dreams, regardless of how ridiculous it seems. Also, to live life knowing that you grow and learn for experiences, so don't give up on any opportunity.

You Will Laugh!

After a night of heavy drinking with some buddies, British comedian Tony Hawks awoke to find a note pinned to his shirt stating that he had accepted a bet to hitchhike the circumference of Ireland with a refrigerator in tow. Part memoir and part travel journal, Tony takes us on his adventure 'round Ireland as he and his mini-fridge attempt to win this bet. You will laugh out loud every chapter as events unfold that could only happen in Ireland and be moved as those events start to take on significant meaning in Tony's life. If you are someone who loves to laugh and values a unique perspective then I highly recommend this book for you.

I laughed out loud!

This is one of the funniest books I've read in since Murphy's Bar. We could all use more fun like this. It's a welcome release from the world's situations.

So worth it!

A friend of mine picked this up for me a year ago when I decided to spend a summer in Ireland and it turned me onto the gorgeous country even more. Hawk is funny, sweet, and an excellent writer. You need to pick this book up if you love to laugh and you love the Irish. And if you don't love either- you will once you read the last page!

One of the best books I've ever read

I first found this book in London - when I opened this book I couldnt put it down! It is such a fun book to read. You really get into it! It feels like you're there! I'm actually going to go to Ireland in a few months, and I will probably read it again before I get there!

Funny, well written ,whimsical.

The only problem with this book is that no one can put it down. The longest period I have known anyone taking to finish it is two days.

HAHAHAHA..... oh, I have too much spare time

Ha, well, this book is GREAT. It is a shame so few people have read it. If you are looking at this review, then you are quite probably wanting to buy this book (and if not, then you are looking at book reviews for enjoyment you strange, strange person). Anyway, yea, if you want to buy or read this book, or both for that matter, DO NOT HESITATE. You see that little add to cart button? Press it! Now! If not, you will be regretting it for the rest of your god-given life. One little note though, if you do not like the strange, then stay as far away from this book as possible. It is quite probably the weirdest book ever written, and i love it. Read it now! Now, now, now! HAHAHAHAHAHA

Guinness Fueled Genius

I was given this book from an Irish friend, who couldn't believe that I had just chosen to work and travel in the USA for the Summer. He had been trying to sway me to visit his homeland instead and the present was a final tactic of persuasion. The gesture came too late, but I began the book on the plane to New York city, and barely put it down 'til it was finished. It can only be described as hilarious, and has made my mind up for me....as soon as I return to Edinburgh, Scotland, I will be booking a trip to the Emerald Isle! Having also read the extract from his second adventure: 'Playing the Moldovans at Tennis' I can't wait to find, buy and read the book. Finally, if Tony ever visits Edinburgh I'd love to buy him a pint - Guinness of course!

Have to be there!!!!

In order to fully appreciate this book, perhaps you need to have experienced Ireland in the flesh. Perhaps not. I am not sure? However, shortly after I traveled to Ireland I picked it up. I read it cover to cover in about two days. It is humorous, touching and a there is something for everyone. It is a true story of an Englishman who makes a drunken bet to hitch hike across Ireland with a fridge in thirty days. The bet 100 pounds...the outcome...a life altering experience. It will leave you with a different outlook on life...and perhaps even have you pondering the thought of hitch hiking acrose your native land with a fridge!?!

Perfect For Anyone Who Needs a Laugh

This is the funniest book I've read in a long time. It was always able to get me thru a bad day and made me laugh out loud at every page. I am going to give this book to every friend and am anxiously waiting to read his next book.

You'll find the 'crack' here

Anyone who knows how to travel and have a good time at it will appreciate the efforts by Hawks. He's a bit verbose, but give him his due. Spontaneous fun, on planned trips or not-so-well-planned trips, has an effervescence of their own. Nobody can really understand the good time unless they were there, enjoying the moment. The author does the best job he can at conveying the 'guess you had to be there to enjoy it'dilemna. I am sending this book to freinds that I have been to Ireland with, in hopes that they will enjoy it as much as I did.

The real Ireland - hilarious and heartwarming

I bought this book for a trans-Atlantic flight and couldn't put it down! I was laughing out loud the whole way, and the 7 hour flight seemed like nothing! I recommend this book to anyone who needs some stress relief and wants to laugh at good-natured humankind. The best 8 pounds I ever spent!

Totally hilarious read!

This book had me laughing out loud! The subject matter may be ridiculous, but the author writes amazingly well and makes it feel as though you are on the adventure with him. One of a kind read.

Irish eyes are laughing

Great fun!!! I read it on my trip around Ireland and laughed the whole way. Tony Hawkes is a completely adorable man!!! I definately recommend it!

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