The Queen and I Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Should have read years ago so would have been funnier pre 1997. Still a fun, light read...reminds me of " Spitting Image" view of Royal family "

" Funny, as you'd expect from Sue Townsend. Just not as funny as the Adrian Mole books. I didn't really enjoy the government scenes though. "

" A new republican government is voted in England, and the new Prime Minister, Jack Barker has decreed that there is no more monarchy. The royal family are told they have 2 hours to pack a few necessities before they are moved to Hell Close to pensioner bungalows, and Buckingham Palace becomes a fancy hotel, and They can hear their next door neighbors very clearly, and make friends. The dog goes with the pack, the Queen learns to cook, shop, etc, and their pensions are late coming so they make do with very little money. Charles and Diana are still together and the Queen Mother is still alive. It is very funny seeing how the author has each member of the royal family react to the new circumstances. "

" This is one of the most charmingly elegant pieces of political satire that I have ever read. It is a bit dated (Princess Di is still alive). Brilliant, even if the ending is disappointing... but she (the author, I mean) didn't have much choice, I imagine... "

" I love Sue Townsend books ,she is one of my all time fave Authors! This was one of the funniest books I have ever read. "

" dated and unfunny, shockingly stereotypical "

" What if the royal family lived in council housing? Amusing premise, well done. "

" One of the funniest books I have ever read. Highly recommended. "

" Light, enjoyable tale of a time when England decides they no longer want to support the monarchy. The Royal Family is moved out of Buckingham Palace and into council housing. All cope (or not) in their own individual fashions. "

" A good, light read. Satire on royal family. "

" I read this book years ago, and thought I would revisit it. Pleased to report it still made me chuckle. "

" This is what could happen if the British monarchy was abandoned and the queen went to live on a council estate "

" A hoot! What happens when the royal family is dethroned and moves into council housing. . . "

" Hilarious and can't stop laughing out loud. "

" SO funny....and strange to re-read it again (as I have done several times) after everything that's happened in recent years to the Royal family, one of the reasons its a favourite of mine. "

" It was reasonably funny, though I thought the ending was a little bit of a cop-out. The reader's voices and accents definitely made it better. I think I would have enjoyed it more if I knew more about British royalty (I didn't know who Princesses Anne and Margaret were). "

" very amusing & fun to read "

" This was a humorous take on what would occur should the Queen be forced to abdicate and live on pension. Very quick, fun read. "

" This book is hilarious! There are a few instances where I was a bit embarrassed at the irreverence, but still couldn't help snickering. The Kindle formatting is not really up to snuff though. "

" We were amused. "

" I read this a few years ago...am going to read again. Deliciously funny in the terrific way Brits are. "

" this was just so hilarious from start to finish,very very funny,i laughed out loud almost the whole way through "

" The humour just didn't get to me and the book is really quite dated now, but my daughter loves this book so it must be me. "