Just Ignore Him: A BBC Two Between the Covers book club pick

Reviews

Jackie McLaughlin

I have always liked Alan Davies as a presenter and comedian, most notably in his role on QI. I think he has done amazingly well to turn into the decent human being that he has and I believe his Mum would be proud. I listened to this book on Audible, it was unabridged and 8 hours 44 mins in length and read by Alan Davies himself.

E. Nigma

Although he talks about tough topics in this book, he uses his wit and dark humour to bring a comedic approach to the traumatising experiences he has endeavoured. I found he had a very easy to listen to voice and manner.

Lo

There are a few brief moments of levity, but these aren’t numerous (as is to be expected given the subject matter). A very brave account of a tortured childhood. This book has brought a whole new level of respect for a man who has risen above a very troubled childhood.

I loved the simplicity of the writing and telling of the story. I listened to the audiobook, as Alan narrated it himself, and it will certainly be an experience I will not forget. This is not a book you can say you “enjoyed”, dealing as it does with Alan’s childhood traumas of the death of his mother and subsequent abuse by his father.