This is an amusing quick read. I felt this book was so under developed and could have been better.
Ok read for a short book

This is a very quick read based on political satire. Based on Boris first year of Eton, how he met members of his current party and how this experience made him the Buffoon he is now.
I am not a fan of Boris but the book highlighted why he is how he is and is well written.
Thanks to Net Galley

Hilarious and timely, "The Secret Diary Of Boris Johnson" is a riotous satirical romp through the now Prime Minister's school days. In his case, I imagine the truth is stranger (and scarier) than fiction. I further imagine I may be rubbed out by MI5 for submitting a positive review. Lucien Young's latest offering is a quick, funny read and would make an ideal gift this Christmas. Unless you're on Universal Credit, in which case borrow a copy from your local library. Assuming Boris hasn't already closed it down.

The book covers Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson's time at Eton College, probably already showing all of his true colours. He immediately found himself at home there, with all his privileges and not accepting "no" as an answer. As the class clown, his ability to make others laugh used to get him out of all kinds of troubles, and really, the trashing with the cane from one of the teacher who simply had too much is only an exception proving the rule.

The book brilliantly portrays Boris's main personality traits and the way he honed them. Getting others to do as he wished must have been the easiest thing in the world for him, and I must admit, it may be a feature really worth an admiration. Other than that I couldn't spot any changes between Boris here and then, arrogant, liar, showing an impudent lack of respect and bluffing his way all the way through. So nothing has changed really, no?

I loved the mentions of some other characters, such as the former Prime Minister David Cameron or Jacob Rees - Mogg, who used to attend Eton at the same time and whom our main character couldn't tolerate, which led to some very amusing moments.

It was an undemanding, quick and entertaining read, rounded up with some illustrations that were equally funny. Maybe it was not the highest piece of art but it was for sure amusing and light read, whatever your political opinions. The title suggests that it's going to be as brilliant as "The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole", apologies, but this comes to mind immediately, and while it was a light - hearted and hilarious read, we can't compare those two books. Nevertheless, it was an entertaining novel related to current political situation that made me laugh.

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I think this book is a great example of political satire and I laughed out loud more than once.
I loved the illustrations, the humour and the style of writing and how well the author was able to paraphrase Adrian Mole Diaries.
It was an excellent and entertaining read, an interesting read related to current political events.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Whatever your political leanings, our current Prime Minister Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson’s diary at 13 years old will provide you with much amusement.

Covering his time at Eton College, where privilege and a sense of entitlement comes as standard, we see how Boris, with his devious nature, honed his skills, and became adept at getting others to do his bidding. His ability to make others laugh gets him out of all sorts of bother, but when taken too far it has the opposite effect of landing him in hot water, along with receiving a thrashing with the cane from his teachers, resulting in numerous occasions where a sore backside was the result of his arrogance and audacity!

With mentions of former Prime Minister David Cameron, (who attended Eton College at the same time) and ditto current leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees- Mogg, (both of whom Boris disliked), it provides some amusing moments.


At 13 years of age Boris was wily,
audacious, mischievous, and if he was uncertain about the answer to a question, he would either distract his audience by making them laugh, or he would simply bluff his way through.
At 55 years of age Boris is wily, audacious, mischievous.................. you get the idea!

With Christmas just around the corner I think this is the perfect stocking filler!

A great Christmas present for your brother/uncle - easy, quick read along the lines of 'Down with Skool'. Depending on your political leaning this is a hilarious caricature of our glorious leader or further proof that the country is in the hands of a lying, self obsessed buffoon.
As an aside I finally found use for my O'Level Latin!

Sometimes a good way to deal with someone that you don’t like is to read some amusing satire and spend an hour chuckling away at their expense. This book filled me full of glee. From the pompous pronouncements to the inept attempts at being a school legend, this book was a delight.

Not being a fan of Bo Jo I just had to read this book. I love a bit of political satire

This was a quick read, I devoured it in one sitting, and laughed all the way through.

Loved the illustrations too.

With thanks to Netgalley, the author and publishers for a free ARC in return for an honest and unbiased review.

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.......

*cries* , *laughs*, *cries some more*

Devoured in a couple of hours, hilarious. Absolutely loved it

In this current political climate here in the UK it is heartening to read a book but afraid to belittle, besmirch and befuddle the issues, this is a funny book about a situation that sadly lacks humour

My thanks to Quercus Books for a digital edition of ‘The Secret Diary of Boris Johnson Aged 13¼’
by Lucien Young in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher:
**STRICTLY UNOFFICIAL**
The newly discovered diary of Boris Alexander de Pfeffel Johnson, aged 13¼, provides a fascinating glimpse into how Boris, a lazy, bumptious and overweening child, comes to believe he should be Prime Minister. Along the way, we see him hone the techniques and persona that will one day hoodwink a nation.

This is hilarious! A work of pure genius that includes cameos from a number of well known future associates. The text is accompanied by the occasional illustration by Quinton Winter that were perfection.

I started reading and wondered if there was an audiobook edition. There was and as soon as I heard a sample narrated by Jon Culshaw, who is well known for his impersonations including of Boris Johnson, I knew that I had to compliment my reading with its audiobook.

I cannot remember laughing as much as I did for the duration of this book. This is satire at its best and proved good therapy.