Every 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 the comedian Rhys James.

You’ll Like It When You Get There (2025)

Rhys James

Synopsis

A refreshingly honest look at modern life, and how to get out of living it.

Rhys has lived his entire life with a backdrop of dread. As a child, the sentence he feared most was ‘come downstairs and say hello.’ Aged 5, he feigned injury to avoid dancing at a wedding, and 25 years later, he celebrated when the venue set on fire moments before what would’ve been the biggest gig of his life.

You’ll Like It When You Get There is a guide to life from someone who doesn’t want to do anything, and an exploration of why you possibly shouldn’t either. Join Rhys as he avoids not just social engagements but big life milestones too, like getting married and having children. A deep dive into regret, humiliation, failure and pretending to be French for personal gain. From the Wild West of early internet chatrooms to the sticky circus of the Kavos strip, from redesigning therapy after completing it in just four sessions, to having a full existential breakdown when a Buddhist monk asks him for 5 stars on TripAdvisor.

If you’ve ever celebrated plans being cancelled with an Andy Murray fist pump, secretly prayed for another lockdown, attempted to start your own nickname, or tried – in vain – to control the outcome of everything you do, then welcome to the club. We close early, obviously.

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

Let’s make something clear right from the start – this is not an autobiography that is clearly called to attention at the beginning of the book – it is instead different scenarios and topics that have happened to Rhys during his life. It is a fun way of writing an autobiography and it means that you can come and go as you please not worrying where you left the book. There are some fun stories from uni, travelling and relationships.

Negative Points

Just like anything like this book some can be a bit cringy to listen to. There is a part at the end of the audiobook of poetry – it is not needed and feels to ruin the flow of the book.

Overall Review

In conclusion, this is a fun read and whilst it is full of lots of little stories it makes it a fun narrative. It is a book that I would say it worth a read as it is escapism and entertaining.

Rating : **** 4 Stars

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