Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) is a humorous account of a boating holiday on the Thames undertaken by three friends. The light, humorous tone of writing, the author's combination of the serious and the comical, the direct and conversational style of writing, and the flawed and multifaceted characters render it a classic and make it an engaging read for readers of all ages.
Starred review from September 29, 2008
Jerome's classic British comedy is recounted by House
's Hugh Laurie in a marvelously entertaining performance that will bring listeners to the banks of the Thames and carry them away into a world where three men and a dog named Montmorency venture from London to Oxford one sunny day. At just two and a half hours, the journey is short but sweet as Laurie captures the essence of Jerome's touching tale. With his classic witty tone, Laurie dives headfirst into each character, offering his own take on each colorful personality. There is a subtle theatrical aspect at work here as Laurie delivers a knockout one-man show that displays his wide-ranging talent.