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 the world of Diddly Squat…
Diddly Squat: The Farmer’s Dog (2025)
Jeremy Clarkson
Synopsis
Uncooperative animals, underperforming crops, and rather less than best-laid plans pursued with unbridled enthusiasm. Clarkson’s farm is the gift that keeps on giving.
But, as one overseas visitor admitted, he only came to Diddly Squat because he just didn’t believe that Jeremy could be so incompetent.
Not one to be discouraged, however, our hero decides to bring his misunderstood entrepreneurial flair to bear on a new venture: a pub. And just a few short weeks later, the doors open on The Farmer’s Dog.
All British produce, Hawkstone beer on tap, a private bar for farmers and a vintage tractor hanging from the ceiling. The perfect country pub. A welcome distraction from sustainable farming initiatives, psychedelic wheat, angry protests in central London and a headbutting goat.
What, you may be asking, could possibly go wrong?
On top of the lavatories packing up and the electricity running out, you mean? As the Cotwolds’ newest publican quickly discovers, there’s a lot more to landlording than pulling pints.
Just as well, then, that he still has Lisa, Kaleb, Cheerful Charlie and Gerald to help him through. Especially now his doctor’s told him he’s got to become a vegetablist …
– from Waterstones
Positive Points
This book has a lot of great stories that really give you a behind the scenes look at Diddly Squat. If you are watching the television show it also gives you an more detailed look at some of the topics that are on season five.
Negative Points
Due to the fact that these were originally newspaper articles it means that the chapters are short. It also means that the book is really small be prepared for a quick read.
Overall Review
This is a fun witted book but it should be a lot bigger, especially for the price. I only read this book when it was on Daily Kindle Deal as it was not worth the full price as it is only 197 pages. A good read but very quick.
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