The Fry Chronicles

An Autobiography

By: Stephen Fry

Narrated by: Stephen Fry

Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins

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 Audio

Like a fireside chat

This is great. It's like Stephen has sat you down, as a good friend, to tell you some amusing (and heartwarming) anecdotes about how he accidentally became famous. Brilliant. The narration is utterly superb. What a voice!! I could listen to him recite the phone book.

Why use one adjective when you can use three

Any additional comments?

I enjoyed this audiobook and I love Stephen Fry's voice and his narration skills. I found the content interesting, but I found myself being distracted by the use of, usually three but sometimes four and a couple of times even five adjectives to describe anything, to the point where I found myself counting them. I suppose they were necessary but in the end it annoyed me and I probably won't buy the next book. Anyone wanting to hear Stephen Fry at his best - get the Harry Potter books.

Enjoy without knowing!

Where does The Fry Chronicles rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Admittedly I've read 'Moab is My Washpot' thought to enjoy this, you need not to have read Fry's first memoir in order to grasp any part of the second. He must have learnt the knack of covering previous adventures in one's life journey from narrating the Harry Potter series. However, the effect here resembles more and Enid Brighton introduction and less a David Sedaris event, which may leave one scrambling for the many other memoirs one had published in order to grasp entirely the authors life experience.The thing I appreciated about this approach is if, like me, you have read many interviews and watched many appearances of Fry, you will take comfort in the repetition but also each of the slight differences he employs when retelling a tale, as I have.]He speaks more as I imagine he wishes, reading this book, then anything you have seen or heard of these stories. The listener will be enthralled, amused and nevertheless livid at the prospect of Fry's writing of a further chronicle!

Solid, witty performance

What made the experience of listening to The Fry Chronicles the most enjoyable?

Stephen Fry's voice reading his own text is smply superb.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fry Chronicles?

His childhood was very interesting.

Any additional comments?

If you do not like Stephen Fry as a person, just as a voice othe tape, this might not be your thing.

A must read

A fantastic, fascinating and brilliant book to listen to if you love Stephen Fry. He tells the story so eloquently and interestingly, very vividly so that you can sink yourself into his life and his thoughts and memories. Well worth every hour of listening enjoyment

Like making a new friend

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Having Stephen read his own stories feels like sitting in the court yard of an old pub on a warm summer day and having a chat with him. Very entertaining and funny.

Great book!

Stephens story is certainly not dull at any point and he at all times paints a very vivid picture during his chronicles. I was aware he had a shall we say a colourful past and his rise to fame is very well documented through these narrated pages. Very enlightening I shall be listening to his others with great interest.

Baah!

Nice wit sometimes too much pretentious

What made the experience of listening to The Fry Chronicles the most enjoyable?

His voice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Fry Chronicles?

When he describes what Cocteau and him may do to entertain their guests. however, what Steven may do is going to be a lot less amusing!

Have you listened to any of Stephen Fry’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

The power of self-irony

My first listen

This happened to be my first real listen on Audible, and what a perfect start it gave me. Listening to Stephen Fry speak about his own life is a charm and hilarious. I recommend this.

Sit down and have a chat with Stephen Fry

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

His wit, his extradinary use of the english language is delicious, and he paints a picture that is wonderful. Particularly so if you are familiar with time, location and people

Who was your favorite character and why?

Stephen is so wonderfully candid about all his insecurities and self doubts- he had me laughing at myself for illustrating my similar thoughts

Have you listened to any of Stephen Fry’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

not yet, but very much intend to!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When he was recounting his time as school teacher who had threatened punishment to a student, and when push came to shove- he had to show he had the beans.

Any additional comments?

Very entertaining and honest- I cant wait for him to continue with the next chronicle!