Every other Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at a book by comedian and actor David Mitchell.

Dishonesty Is The Second-Best Policy   (2019)

David Mitchell

Synopsis

From UKIP surge to Brexit shambles, horsemeat lasagne to Trump in the White House: bestselling comedian David Mitchell brilliantly tackles the dumbfounding times we live in.

As facts are downgraded to opinions, as customers are preyed upon by algorithm-wielding websites, voters by targeted lies, cinema-goers by superheroes and children by measles, it is probably socially irresponsible even to try to cheer up.

But if you’re determined to give it a go, you might enjoy this eclectic collection (or eclection) of David Mitchell’s attempts to make light of all that darkness. Scampi, politics, the Olympics, terrorism, condiments, proportional representation and rude street names are all touched upon by Mitchell’s unremitting laser of chit-chat. Read this book and slightly change your life!

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

This is a book that is full of lots of short reads that is perfect if you are looking something you can pick up and read at any time. It is a collection of articles that the comic has written for a newspaper and they cover a range of topics and some of them are very humorous. My favourite chapters in this book are the ones about technology as his perspectives on it are very witty.

Negative Points

The Brexit section, I just skipped it was not something I really wanted to read and also there is a lot of political stories that may feel out of date as it moves so fast.

Overall Review

This book is an easy read and the fact you can pick it up at at any time means that you are able to come back to it at any point in time. Don’t judge it too harshly for the fact it has a section on Brexit, it was news at the time and it isn’t for everyone but it is a reflection on history.

Rating : **** 4 Stars