Do Not Pass Go [IMPORT] (Paperback)

~ Tim Moore (Author)

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'Moore is a talented and very funny writer' Daily Telegraph 'Hailed as the new Bill Bryson, he is in fact a writer of considerably more substance and the jokes come thick and fast' Irish Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

In the wonderful world of Monopoly, it still only costs GBP50 to buy a house in Islington, you can move around London with the shake of a dice and even park your car for free. In "Do Not Pass Go", Tim Moore, belying his reputation as a player, who always paid that GBP10 fine rather than take a 'Chance', fearlessly tackles the real thing, and along the way, tells the story of a game and the city that frames it. Sampling the rags and the riches, he stays in a hotel in Mayfair and one in the Old Kent Road, enjoys quality time with Dr. Crippen in Pentonville Prison and even winds up at the wrong end of the Water Works pipe. And, solving all the mysteries, you'll have pondered whilst languishing in jail and many others you certainly wouldn't, Tim Moore reveals how Pall Mall got its name, which three addresses you won't find in your A-Z and why the sorry cul-de-sac that is Vine Street has a special place in the heart of Britain's most successful Monopoly champion.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Vintage Books (July 8, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0099433869
• ISBN-13: 978-0099433866
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,473,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great read, November 10, 2005

By	Bernard Kinney (Alexandra, New Zealand.) - See all my reviews

This book is very good in the fact that it covers London through that very old but family classic board game. A good way to learn more about a city, with truckloads of history scattered throughout to keep the reader entertained.

4.0 out of 5 stars Did you know...?, March 10, 2008

By	Helen Simpson (Leeds, England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Although amusingly written I cannot say I found it LOL funny but it is an entertaining and interesting read with plenty of facts thrown in for you to bore anyone who might be unfortunate enough to be in the room with you whilst you're reading it :)

As the synopsis states; armed with a dice, board and his copy of a 1933 London Directory Tim Moore visits each of the places mentioned on the Monopoly board...yes, even the Waterworks and Free Parking!!
Being a 'Leeds lass' the history of John Waddington Ltd who bought "...the Empire and European rights..." in 1935 was also interesting.
As well as discovering what the places on the board were like back in 1935 when they were chosen, as Tim travels the capital we view 'The Reds' etc. through his eyes in the present day (well, 2002). The law connection of 'The Oranges' and the high life of 'The Yellows'..oh and yes...when 'gaol' became 'jail' ~ flippin' yanks! ;-)

3.0 out of 5 stars A little slow at times, but informative tivia bits, March 8, 2008

By	H. Robb "poshgirl" (Germany) - See all my reviews

Being an Anglophile and a London lover, I picked this book up looking for
an entertaining way to get to know the city better. I did learn alot of new facts such as why certain places have the names they do, and great history of some of the establishments that are or have been on actual UK monopoly board spots. Sometimes I found the writing a little slow going at times, but it would pick back up after after awhile.
As someone else mentioned some of the British references might be a little confusing to those speaking American English or not familiar with British culture.
One of the parts that I was especially interested in was the history of the Lyons Corner Houses. I never knew they existed not having grown up in the UK. I became so interested that I started doing my own research to find out more about this lovely sounding establishments.
I can recommend this book to people who enjoy travelogues, and those who are interested in learning more about British culture.