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Stephen Fry in America
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
Britain's best-loved comic genius Stephen Fry turns his celebrated wit and insight to unearthing the real America as he travels across the continent in his black taxicab.
Stephen's account of his adventures is filled with his unique humour, insight and warmth in this beautifully illustrated book that accompanies his journey for the BBC 1 series.
Stephen Fry has always loved America; in fact he came very close to being born there. Here, his fascination for the country and its people sees him embark on an epic journey across America, visiting each of its 51 states to discover how such a huge diversity of people, cultures, languages, beliefs and landscapes combine to create such a remarkable nation.
Starting on the eastern seaboard, Stephen zig-zags across the country in his London taxicab, talking to its hospitable citizens, listening to its music, visiting its landmarks, viewing small-town life and America's breath-taking landscapes – following wherever his curiosity leads him.
Stephen encounters unknown mayors, sheriffs, newspaper editors, park rangers, teachers and hobos, bringing to life the oddities and splendours of each locale. He discovers Oklahoma's World Cow Pat Throwing Contest, attends Independence Day Parades, cherry-pie bake-offs and visits the heartland of the Sioux Nation in South Dakota. A celebration of the magnificent and the eccentric, the beautiful and the strange, Stephen Fry in America is our author's homage to this extraordinary country.
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"Stephen Fry is a treasure of the British Empire." (The Guardian)
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- Anonymous User
- 30-09-20
Too bad he ran out of states!
While the TV series may be slightly dated, these audio recollections are fantastic, classic Fry!
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- k pius
- 29-05-20
Fry's voice is a treasure
This book hasn't lost anything with time. Definitely a worthy listen. Makes my wanderlust flare up :-)
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- Samuele
- 25-11-20
Wonderful
Stephen Fry's voice is always the best. The book will make you live a nice experience of Usa. It never bores. I highly recommend it.
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- Craig Collier
- 04-11-20
thoroughly enjoyable
Smart, funny, educational, well read. just the norm for Stephen Fry. only complaint is that it ended too soon. Now to read Troy
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- redplantlady
- 27-12-20
engrossing and charming
I learned a lot and love the narration. I admired his ability to soldier on with a broken femur.
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- michael24sam
- 11-03-24
Great
Enjoyed his honest and accurate reviews. Travelling across the States reminded me of our trip through America.
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- Clive Edwards
- 23-06-20
A, really enjoyable listen.
The reader is very entertaining. He brings his travels to life. Very good in total
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- STEPHEN
- 09-06-20
Loved it!
A wonderful listen. I loved the TV show and the audio-book offers plenty of extra background and detail.
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- Steven Emsley
- 01-04-21
Cornucopia of Americana
Fascinating visit to every state, full of interesting facts, witty and humane pen portraits and told by a master of pellucid unaffected prose. Fry's ear for a huge range of accents is amazing.
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- Eva Hnizdo
- 10-03-24
Smart,witty and yet thorough review of the country.
I liked the way the states were introduced. I learned something about the USA and about Stephen Fry . Both interesting subjects.
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