Penguins Stopped Play: Eleven Village Cricketers Take On the World Audiobook (Unabridged)

" One of the funniest books I have ever read. And its not just the cricket matches that are funny, the airline troubles the main character has and the idiosyncrasies every country had are hilarious. "

" Loved it, if you love cricket you'll love this. Or even if you don't. It's very funny. "

" Loved this book. Funny and also informing. "

" any one who ever tried to get 11 people together to play any game will relate to this book, but its so much more than a cricket book, I think I even shed a tear at the end "

" You dont need to be a cricket fan to enjoy this, although it does use some cricketing terminology. Anyone who's traveled oversees will find laughs "

" Hilarious and witty read. If you enjoy cricket you will enjoy this book. "

" Laugh out loud funny. Harry Thompson's very funny account of his love of cricket and his beloved Captain Scott's XI, the village team that took on the world. "

" Excellent (although I doubt British Airways would echo that sentiment). This is the sort of book that Bill Bryson might well have written, if he played cricket. Even as a determined non-sportsman I found plenty to enjoy in this. The story is made all the more poignant by the tragic ending. "

" Very moving, just a shame you cant change the ending. "

" Brilliant book, more about friendship than cricket. Heartbreaking end yet very life affirming. "

" This is the guy who invented Have I Go News For You and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. He also invented the idea of taking a village cricket team on a cricketing world tour to tig and play cricket on every continent. As you would. Utterly hilarious. "

" Quite simply the best cricket book I've ever read, a great tale with a tragic ending but those of you who read this and play cricket will be able to identify with the players in the book and instantly be able to recognise their equivalent at your club. This book is brilliant, plain and simple. "

" Ok for a flight. "

" Very touching book - I had tears in my eyes at the end of it. "

" An easy read about blokes and their love for cricket, yet there is a surprise at the end. Definitely worth seeking out. "

" Really enjoyed this. Although sometimes the travel bits did get a bit dull, the hilarious cricket matches and writing made it so worthwhile. Very touching semi -biography too, I cried at the end before I even realised he was only a 45 year old non smoker! "

" Being a club cricketer this book was very appealing. It is written with real heart and passion towards the game. It is effortlessly funny and it would lend it self to anyone not just cricketers. A brilliant story beautifully told, with an emotional ending. A sports book that transcends the genre. "

" There are some books that drone on and on void of emotion that could have been written whilst on the other end of the phone. There are others that enhance your day, inspire you to better things, make you laugh out loud and bring a tear to your eye. This is the latter. "

" This is one of the most joyful books to read. The passion for the game of cricket is evident and the fun Harry had writing it is also. "

" Hilarious book that will keep you gripped. As a Cricket fan its difficult to work out whether you need to understand cricket to enjoy this. I suspect not. "

" i finished this book at work. i would recomend avoiding this mistake because if the ending doesnt bring a tear to your eye then you are probably dead. so funny i nearly got sectioned for laughing out loud in public!! "

" Good for an old-fashioned English chuckle but only if you like a) Cricket, b) Top Gear style travel stories and c) tv shows like Have I Got News For You. "

" This is such a funny book. I urge people to read it even if you know nothing about cricket. It's about life, friends, travel and doing the complete impossible "

" Haven't felt inclined to review any books here so far, but this book is so good that it merits putting index finger to tablet. A hilarious account of people who love something that they are not (or think they're not) very good at, namely cricket. Very funny, inspirational and very moving. "

" A good read but, i have to say, not as well written or as ultimately enjoyable as Zimmer Men. "

" A brilliant story and a lot of fun reading this book. "

" Very moving, just a shame you cant change the ending. "

" Really enjoyed this. Although sometimes the travel bits did get a bit dull, the hilarious cricket matches and writing made it so worthwhile. Very touching semi -biography too, I cried at the end before I even realised he was only a 45 year old non smoker! "

" Laugh out loud funny. Harry Thompson's very funny account of his love of cricket and his beloved Captain Scott's XI, the village team that took on the world. "

" The best (and only) cricket book I have ever read. "

" amusing book about traveling with a group and the eccentricities of the characters and the headaches with individuals and how the effect the group "

" A lot funnier than you'd expect, even for non cricket fans. "

" This book is so good - it made me cry. If you like cricket, comedy and always fall for the underdog, it's a must. "

" You dont need to be a cricket fan to enjoy this, although it does use some cricketing terminology. Anyone who's traveled oversees will find laughs "

" i finished this book at work. i would recomend avoiding this mistake because if the ending doesnt bring a tear to your eye then you are probably dead. so funny i nearly got sectioned for laughing out loud in public!! "

" Quite possibly the funniest semi-autobiographical book I have read - not many books can make me laugh out loud on a crowded train. Even if you don't know much about cricket, it's still well worth a look! "