Second Thoughts Of An Idle Fellow


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(4.1 stars; 20 reviews)

Second Thoughts Of An Idle Fellow is a collection of humorous essays by Jerome K. Jerome, offering a witty and insightful look at the quirks of everyday life. Following the success of his previous work, Idle Thoughts Of An Idle Fellow, this volume continues to explore the absurdities and idiosyncrasies that define human experience.

Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, Jerome's essays cover a range of topics, from the trivial to the profound, all delivered with his signature light-hearted style. His observations on society, relationships, and the nature of idleness invite readers to reflect on their own lives while enjoying a good laugh.

With a blend of satire and charm, Second Thoughts Of An Idle Fellow stands out as a delightful exploration of humor in the mundane. Jerome's keen eye for detail and his ability to find comedy in the commonplace make this collection a timeless reflection on the human condition.

Chapters

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01 - On The Art Of Making Up One's Mind 33:28 Read by Czechchris
02 - On The Disadvantage Of Not Getting What One Wants 29:06 Read by Czechchris
03 - On The Exceptional Merit Attaching To The Things We Meant To Do 47:00 Read by Czechchris
04 - On The Preparation And Employment Of Love Philtres 35:08 Read by Czechchris
05 - On The Delights And Benefits Of Slavery 35:47 Read by Czechchris
06 - On The Care And Management Of Women 28:38 Read by Czechchris
07 - On The Minding Of Other People's Business 43:49 Read by Czechchris
08 - On The Time Wasted In Looking Before One Leaps 35:39 Read by Czechchris
09 - On The Nobility Of Ourselves 28:44 Read by om123
10 - On The Motherliness Of Man 30:46 Read by om123
11 - On The Inadvisability Of Following Advice 32:30 Read by om123
12 - On The Playing Of Marches At The Funerals Of Marionettes 32:41 Read by David Goldfarb

Reviews

Wonderfully Read


(5 stars)

Chris has a beautiful voice, charming accent, and does a wonderful job at developing the personality of this book. The book is quite a surprise - I have always enjoyed Jerome for his humor, but this is much more thoughtful and full of interesting ideas.

Great...but...


(3 stars)

I feel like chapters 9, 10, and 11 might as well have been dropped altogether. I couldn't understand the reader of these 3 chapters. He spoke English HORRIBLY. When considering readers, please use good English speaking readers for books in English. He would have been better suited reading a book in his native language. I'm really disappointed, because I'm really liking Jerome K. Jerome's books, and I had to skip 3 full chapters of this book.

Worthwhile


(4 stars)

As with many of this author's books, I found much of it funny and most of it entertaining, at least, while some bits seem to have ended up here by mistake and are neither funny or entertaining. However, the beer barrel rocking chair in chapter 3 is so funny that all is forgiven in an instant.

Mostly entertaining


(3 stars)

Final chapter not up to rest of book