Three Men on the Bummel
Three Men on the Bummel
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1890s
1984
Adult
13+ years
Super Short Summary
Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome follows three friends as they embark on a cycling tour through Germany. Packed with humor and adventure, the narrative explores the friendships and humorous misadventures of the trio as they encounter various cultural and societal experiences, providing a lighthearted look at travel and camaraderie.
Humorous
Adventurous
Playful
Informative
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
7,311 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome delivers humor and wit akin to its predecessor, Three Men in a Boat. Readers appreciate the playful exploration of German culture, though some find its episodic structure less cohesive. The character dynamics remain engaging, but not all jokes land, leading to mixed receptions.
Who Should Read Three Men on the Bummel?
A reader who enjoys Three Men on the Bummel by Jerome K. Jerome likely appreciates light-hearted humor and travel tales. Fans of Three Men in a Boat by the same author or A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson would find similar witty observations and comedic misadventures engaging.
7,311 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Three Men on the Bummel is a sequel to Jerome K. Jerome's earlier and more famous work, Three Men in a Boat, where the same characters embark on a cycling tour through Germany.
The book humorously explores the intricacies and challenges of newly popular cycling as a leisure activity during the late 19th century.
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Jerome K. Jerome uses the journey in Three Men on the Bummel to satirize and comment on various cultural and societal norms of the time, particularly those related to the German punctuality and order.
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Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1890s
1984
Adult
13+ years
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