Summary
Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) by Jerome K.
Jerome is a comic masterpiece that follows three friends—Jerome, George, and Harris—and a dog named Montmorency as they embark on a leisurely boating holiday up the River Thames.
What begins as a simple plan to escape the stresses of London life turns into a riotous journey filled with mishaps, misunderstandings, and absurd adventures.
From chaotic attempts at camping to culinary disasters and surreal historical detours, the trio’s voyage becomes a brilliant satire on Victorian manners, male friendship, and the idea of ‘getting away from it all.’
Though framed as a travel guide, the book constantly veers into witty tangents and observational humor, with Jerome’s dry, self-deprecating narration providing timeless laughs. The dog, Montmorency, often steals the show with his canine disdain for human foolishness.
Despite being published in 1889, Three Men in a Boat remains hilariously relatable, thanks to its sharp insights into the universal comedy of everyday life.