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I, Partridge: We Need to Talk About Alan Kindle Edition

by Alan Partridge (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Journalist, presenter, broadcaster, husband, father, vigorous all-rounder: Alan Partridge. Star of action blockbuster Alpha Papa; a man with a fascinating past and an amazing future.

I Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan is the memoir of Alan Partridge, the nation’s favourite broadcaster. It is a work of heart-breaking majesty.

Genuinely one of the best books of the last fifteen to twenty years, I, Partridge charts the highs, lows and middle bits in the life of one of Europe’s most revered inquisitors.

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29 Sept. 2011
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‘The funniest book of the year and possibly all time.’ *****Heat

‘This book is a genuinely hilarious read’ Shortlist

‘A rare treat… painfully funny in that inimitable Alan way.’ **** Sunday Express

‘As a parody of celebrity autobiography, it’s sound; but as a sustained piece of comic writing, it’s outstanding.’ **** Time Out

‘Brilliantly witty’ The Times

‘This should be nominated for the Booker prize…it’s a really funny book but it’s actually more than that…it blows my post-modern mind’ David Baddiel

'I, Partridge might just be the funniest book I've ever read. Proper laugh out load moment on every page.' Richard Bacon

‘This fictional memoir … could be the antidote to the celeb biographies that clog the Christmas book market. It's as acute a spoof of the publishing sub-genre as the Alan Partridge character is of a whole tranche of crassly opinionated lowbrow broadcasters…brilliantly sustained wit.’ Evening Standard

‘I, Partridge is an indispensable guide to what it’s like to be an all-round media personality in the 21st Century. In this, it compares very well with the finest in the genre.’ **** Mail on Sunday

***** The Telegraph

‘Extremely funny’ Word Magazine

‘Pure comic genius’ The Independent

‘The best book of the year… without peer… I urge people to go out and buy it.’ Danny Baker

‘An acutely observed mock-memoir, touching on the great man's highs (receiving a Burton's Gold Card) and lows (Toblerone addiction) in equally self-regarding manner.’ Independent on Sunday

‘A magnificent comedy creation’; ‘The significant celebrity book this year.’ The Guardian

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"Very thorough" THE NORWICH ENQUIRER.

"The man of the moment" TV QUICK MAGAZINE (1994)

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005IH02Y4
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (29 Sept. 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 24801 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 357 pages

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- 27 in Parodies (Kindle Store)
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Craig

Brilliantly funny - you will laugh out loud

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2012

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This is a bloomin' funny book.

I think I could actually finish my review there. It's not like Alan is paying me by the word for this review or anything.

I suppose I should "fill out the dead space" though so here's a bit more. This is a bloomin' funny book that will make you snort out loud with laughter. You just won't be able to help it. This is not a book to read in a public place and should really come with a warning on the front to that end because if you read it on a bus or train you will get funny looks from the other passengers when you are rolling about on the floor clutching at your sides. Even if you are safely at home reading in bed, you'll get a hefty elbow from your other half as you crease with laughter whilst she/he is trying in vain to get serious with the latest John Grisham paperweight.

It probably helps if you are an Alan fan though. The book is a fictional biography of Alan Partridge, a character that has been played so convincingly by Steve Coogan over the years that it is pretty easy to convince yourself that this is actually a genuine autobiography. Indeed, as you read the book you'll find your "head voice" becomes Alan's to a very alarming degree. There is even an audiobook available actually read by Alan. I am honestly tempted to get the audio version even though I've read the hardback. It's that good. (Audiobook: I, Partridge: We Need To Talk About Alan )

The book ties in nicely with Alan's previous outings, for example his various radio and T.V. shows, giving us a history of Alan's up-and-down career but with his own spin on the version of events. Those familiar with his earlier work will be able to spot these wonderful embellishments. It probably helps to have seen some of Alan's earlier stuff, but it is by no means essential.

The book is well written and full of gags coming at you so fast that you can easily miss some of them in the onslaught. Alan makes great use of footnotes, each one a gem, and even goes so far as to suggest a musical playlist to accompany the book to enhance your reading pleasure! I only wish it came with the CD so I could have tried this feature.

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Rob Hatcliff

Light hearted lampoonery of the eponymous hero.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2024

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I gave up on this book after the first chapter, but picked it up again because, in true Partridge style, I had nothing else to read and had paid for it anyway. You don't have to be a Partridge fan but it helps if you're aware of his character and its foibles and idiosyncracies. The book follows Alan from his birth to the end of his broadcasting career. But the essence of the book is obviously the humour derived from, amongst other things, his many non pc and social gaffes, his hilarious and often cruel and callous throwaway comments, the comic use of pedantic, mundane detail, the blinkered view of his own self importance and his utilitarian values compared to the sensitivities of others, for example equating his pregnant wife's ten excruciating weeks of nausea and vomiting with his own search for reasonably priced replacement fan belt. Not to be taken too seriously.

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A review by Charles M. Einhell, VP Customer Facing Social Media, Sanyo (Consumer and Heathcare) [UK] Ltd.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2013

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Hi there fellow Amazonian! I'm Charles M. Einhell, VP Customer Facing Social Media, Sanyo (Consumer and Heathcare) [UK] Ltd. Legal brought this book to my attention as apparently Al criticises the cadence of our Microwave products Cooking Cycle End Indicator ('CCEI').

Whilst in the 21st Century digital ecosystem, we have to be prepared to face and accept crowdnoise, be it positive or negative; but I do feel this was an unfair comment as the exact model was not mentioned. Although stated to be 'one of the newer Sanyo' products, I have it on good authority it was the Sanyo EM-S155AW 17 litre 700 watt Touch Control Solo Microwave Oven, White , an affordable model whilst still aimed at ABC2's.

Please therefore consider alternative media before accepting Mr Partridge's viewpoint on our merchandise.

Hi, and thanks for reading.

Charles M. Einhell

This review and any opinions inferred within it are confidential and intended solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute, copy or alter this review. Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and might not represent those of Sanyo (Consumer and Healthcare) [UK] Ltd. Warning: Although Charles M. Einhell has taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this review, the company cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this review or photo attachments.

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R. Williams

Simply, the funniest book that I have ever read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2012

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This book is hilarious. I have been a fan of Alan Partridge since 'Knowing Me, Knowing You', but I don't believe that any comic vehicle he has been involved with comes close to this book.
The writing in this book is fantastic, and reading it a second time provided me with a number of hilarious moments that I hadn't come across the first time around.

The story traces Alan's life from a child in Norwich, to being a top chat show host, to his return to local radio. Alan reflects on the time he accidentaly shot one of his guests, his wife's affair with a gym instructor and many other very funny stories. When he recalls his teenage and university years the tone reminds me of Sue Townsend's Adrian Mole. Alan's pedantry and his attempts to be cool at these points in his life are hilarious.

For those who are unfamiliar with Mr Partridge, he is a fictional character who is an amalgam of naff, insensitive, grandiose and politically incorrect TV presenters. He has a wonderful ability to always say the wrong thing. Has a wonderful ability never to see any wrong in his insensitive actions. He is certainly up there with the very best of British comedy creations: Basil Fawlty, David Brent and Edmund Blackadder.
I urge you to give this a try you won't be disappointed.

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Blake Heathcote

A Delightful and Insightful Memoir

Reviewed in Canada on 19 August 2023

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But only for those who know and love Alan Partridge!

CEOD

Hilarious!!

Reviewed in France on 24 September 2019

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This book is extremely funny if you are a fan of the show. Really happy with my purchase. Excellent price and super speedy delivery.

4leafclover

"Lovely stuff!"

Reviewed in Spain on 17 January 2018

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Great book, laugh-out-loud. Jurassic park.I've taken off one star because he does go overboard on the old grievances front which can get a bit tiresome, but it's definitely a recommended read.

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luke scott

Back of the net

Reviewed in Australia on 24 June 2020

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One of the cleverest pieces of satire ever written. Every sentence is gold.

Donna M.

Hours and hours of Alan!

Reviewed in the United States on 3 December 2011

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For fans of Steve Coogan, this is a must-have. Alan Partridge loves talking about Alan Partridge, and in these CD's we hear every detail of his life and career, starting with his difficult childhood (such horrific abuse!), his marriage and divorce, and his ups and downs (mostly the latter) in the world of broadcasting. An intelligent and hilarious profile of the totally self-absorbed Alan, read by the brilliant Steve Coogan, this is a welcome addition to anyone's Alan Partridge collection.

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