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The Fry Chronicles: An Autobiography

This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of Fry's most turbulent and least-well-known years, with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you, and, above all, surprise you.
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Publisher's Summary

Thirteen years ago, Moab Is My Washpot, Stephen Fry’s autobiography of his early years, was published to rave reviews and was a huge best seller. In the years since, Stephen Fry has moved into a completely new stratosphere, both as a public figure, and a private man. Now he is not just a multi-award-winning comedian and actor, but also an author, director, and presenter.

In January 2010 he was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the National Television Awards. Much loved by the public and his peers, Stephen Fry is one of the most influential cultural forces in the country. This dazzling memoir promises to be a courageously frank, honest and poignant read. It will detail some of the most turbulent and least-well-known years of his life, with writing that will excite you, make you laugh uproariously, move you, inform you, and, above all, surprise you.

©2010 Stephen Fry (P)2010 Penguin Books Ltd

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  • Paul
    London, United Kingdom
    11/23/10
    Overall
    "Marvellous"

    Very witty and brilliantly read by Stephen Fry.

    The hours just flew by.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Neil
    sutton, surrey, United Kingdom
    11/21/10
    Overall
    "It brings a wry smile or should I say 'fry smile'"

    Hugely enjoyable and enlighteming, made so much better by Mr Fry narrating it himself. Easy to dip in and out of. It makes me want to have a cup of tea and chat with the darling fellow.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Richard
    LondonUnited Kingdom
    11/4/10
    Overall
    "Stephennnn!"

    Stephen could read the Terms and Conditions on the average phone bill and make it sound amazing. This gift makes it rather trickier to separate enjoying just listening to his voice from enjoying to actual content. Despite the bias my ears have I'm pretty sure however that it was great.

    You don't have to read his previous book (I didn't) but he does refer to it a few times and you feel like you might be missing out a bit.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Libs mum
    London, UK
    7/29/13
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    "Could have been a lot shorter !!"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    I like Stephen Fry, I like his wit and knowledge. I downloaded this to listen to while I walk. He does love his triple words - three words beginning with the same letter to highlight/hiatus/help (you get my drift now...) his point. I felt a lot of the words were superflous and unnecessary. Enjoyable in parts, boring in others. Gave me a bit of an insight into Mr Fry's way of thinking but I wasn't impelled to watch Blackadder on YT or buy any of his other books. In short, it was OK.


    Would you recommend The Fry Chronicles to your friends? Why or why not?

    Not really, so many other books I'd rather recommend


    What about Stephen Fry’s performance did you like?

    I felt it was told more from an outsiders point of view - there was a distinct lack of excitement or any extreme of feeling.


    Was The Fry Chronicles worth the listening time?

    If you didn't have anything much better to do, maybe thats a bit harsh.. I'm not thinking back "wow, that was great" though.


    Any additional comments?

    (Sorry Stephen !)

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Naushad
    London, United Kingdom
    4/4/12
    Overall
    "If you like QI avoid this like the plague"

    While Fry is funny and indeed very candid at times, there is no coherent storyline...

    The end is not satisfying but for my mind cynical....

    I suggest that you do reviews on Amazon for the book itself before you buy any audible download

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Tim
    Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
    12/2/10
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    "Funny and engaging"

    Listening to Stephen Fry's sonorous and avuncular voice is like bathing in butter and marmite? I love it, but some find his style too prolix and discursive. You'll have to make up your own mind.

    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Steven
    Stoke on Trent, Staffs United Kingdom
    9/25/12
    Overall
    "love the guy ... but"

    love the guy ... but he really really does ramble. Not interesting detail either. Gave up after an hour.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Caroline
    Quimper, France
    10/20/11
    Overall
    "Ughhh"

    Self flagellation, self pitying, name-dropping drivel. Not to be recommended, the text has completely changed my opinion of the author.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Richard
    Driffield, United Kingdom
    10/5/11
    Overall
    "Somewhat Banal..."

    I am a fan of Stephen Fry, but I have to admit that I found this book rather disappointing.

    After a couple of hours of playback, I found that I had quite simply lost interest.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Wendy
    COFFS HARBOUR, Australia
    4/13/11
    Overall
    "yaaaawn"

    This is one of the few audio books I have not bothered to finish, not sure what it was but suspect it was the unending self loathing and the nonchalant recounting of misdemeanors, though beautifully articulated. I remain a fan of Steven Fry, but he really seems such a private school ninny in this book. I didnt hate it just couldnt see the point in wasting my time listening to it.....when I could be washing my hair.... or filing my nails...yawn

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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