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The Gentleman Tramp Kindle Edition

by Toby Glover (Author), Amy Koch Johnson (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
Warning- adult language and passages of sex and violence. Not suitable for under 16's. A story with laughter and perhaps a tear. A young Charlie Chaplin impersonator takes his obsession too far and travels round the world dressed, as his hero. He searches for romance, adventure, but above all human smiles. Without money, charm and only Scraps the dog and his macho brother Bruce for company will he find what he's looking for? A debut novel widely acclaimed in the US and UK.
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  1. Print length
    223 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    11 Feb. 2014
  4. File size
    7.5 MB
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IDVQ7LY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Future Classics (11 Feb. 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • Customer reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining. They describe the storytelling as captivating and gripping, with an original story that draws them in with every twist and turn. The characters are portrayed as quirky, honest, and endearing. The book is described as heartwarming, filled with hope for a better world, and a celebration of small things in life.

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21 customers mention ‘Readability’21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it entertaining, with a well-written story full of quirks and laughs. The book is described as a feel-good read with just the right mix of harsh lows and singing highs.

"...Great stuff." Read more

"...I had to keep setting my alarm because I got so caught up in this fabulous and well written story that I lost all track of time...." Read more

"Quite a good book, which I would have given 4 stars if it were not for the VERY many spelling mistakes, which I found infuriating...." Read more

"...A genuinely fun read, even in its sadder moments. This is a really accessible book and I really hope there's a follow up - a little gem for anyone..." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Storytelling’18 positive0 negative

Customers find the storytelling engaging and gripping. They describe the story as original, eye-opening, and heartwarming. The book is described as well-written, entertaining, and intriguing.

"...His adventures will make you laugh, cringe and cry. It's a relatable story of somebody trying to find their place in a world that doesn't really..." Read more

"...The book is a celebration of the smaller things in life, with nuggets of wisdom and a sense that the author has been there, done that and got the T-..." Read more

"Romance , Adventure, comedy , all in one book with great characters the gentleman tramp will have you laughing and crying and routing for the under..." Read more

"What a wonderful read! I read this in 2 days. The story had me cringing, crying and laughing in equal measure...." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Laughter rate’17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and find it entertaining on every page. They describe it as a well-written story with a relatable character. Readers find it an enjoyable escape from their daily routine, featuring romance, love, death, alcoholism, friendship, and adventure.

"...This is a well-told story which contains entertainment on every page, and features a likeable protagonist that you can't help but root for...." Read more

"Romance , Adventure, comedy , all in one book with great characters the gentleman tramp will have you laughing and crying and routing for the under..." Read more

"...I read this in 2 days. The story had me cringing, crying and laughing in equal measure...." Read more

"...It has a good share of funny moments and great descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed it!..." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Character development’10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the quirky and honest characters in the book. They find the author's writing skill evident in their development.

"...story which contains entertainment on every page, and features a likeable protagonist that you can't help but root for...." Read more

"...But I enjoyed the quirky character and his adventures. Definitely a writer to look out for. I look forward to reading his next work of fiction." Read more

"Romance , Adventure, comedy , all in one book with great characters the gentleman tramp will have you laughing and crying and routing for the under..." Read more

"...The book follows the adventurous travels and mishaps of a very endearing character who, despite his quirky qualities and at times odd behaviour, you..." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and filled with hope for a better world. They say it makes them laugh and cry out loud at times, and is a celebration of the smaller things in life.

"...The book is a celebration of the smaller things in life, with nuggets of wisdom and a sense that the author has been there, done that and got the T-..." Read more

"...anyone that likes travelling, different cultures and just needs something to cheer them up." Read more

"...A proper feel good read, which will leave you smiling from ear to ear!" Read more

"...The Gentleman Tramp fills you with hope for a better world, it will make you laugh and cry out loud...." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Emotion level’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's emotional content. They say it's full of quirks, sadness, laughter, romance, adventure, and emotion. The story makes them laugh, cry, and reduces them to tears at times.

"A tale full of adventure, romance and emotion. With the added bonus that it's really funny...." Read more

"...-opening drama that is at times heart-warming and at others sad and melancholy...." Read more

"...Full of romance, adventure and emotion, I love this type of story...." Read more

"...It made me smile, even laugh out loud at times and at others reduced me to tears. I need to read it again to appreciate it fully...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Writing style’4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the writing style and characters. They find it engaging, well-written from the heart, and bold.

"...the sample I subsequently bought it and was instantly enthralled with the style of writing and the great characters...." Read more

"...The Gentleman Tramp is a wonderful book obviously written from the heart...." Read more

"Amusing and well written." Read more

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Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Matthew Notley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2014
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    A tale full of adventure, romance and emotion. With the added bonus that it's really funny. The image alone of an English gentleman and Charlie Chaplin impersonator making his way through Thailand and Brazil is enough to conjure up a smile. This is a well-told story which contains entertainment on every page, and features a likeable protagonist that you can't help but root for. His adventures will make you laugh, cringe and cry. It's a relatable story of somebody trying to find their place in a world that doesn't really make sense to them, trying to overcome personal fears and low self esteem and discovering what they are capable of. Great stuff.
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  • The Seany Show
    3.0 out of 5 stars Really good book, just dragged a little in parts somewhat
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2014
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    Really good book, just dragged a little in parts somewhat. But I enjoyed the quirky character and his adventures. Definitely a writer to look out for. I look forward to reading his next work of fiction.
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  • Mr G J Mace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Chaplin meets the boy next door
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 May 2014
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    A story that follows the life of a young man who struggles to find a place within a society that seems to admire everything that he is not. We are given a first person recount of his attempt to carve out his own place, to find a place to fit, but without giving up on his own traditional values of what it means to be a gentleman. The speaker confides in us his deepest thoughts and his more superficial mental meanderings, whilst taking us on an exciting adventure around the world and inviting us to join him on a roller-coaster of love, sex and romance. I found this story to be a unique and eye-opening drama that is at times heart-warming and at others sad and melancholy. The book is a celebration of the smaller things in life, with nuggets of wisdom and a sense that the author has been there, done that and got the T-Shirt. Buy it!!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • michael
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2014
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    Romance , Adventure, comedy , all in one book with great characters the gentleman tramp will have you laughing and crying and routing for the under dog.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • mandymia
    5.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't put it down!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 November 2014
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    What a wonderful read!
    I read this in 2 days. The story had me cringing, crying and laughing in equal measure.
    The book follows the adventurous travels and mishaps of a very endearing character who, despite his quirky qualities and at times odd behaviour, you can't help falling a little bit in love with.
    I had to keep setting my alarm because I got so caught up in this fabulous and well written story that I lost all track of time.
    I so hope there's a sequel soon, I miss that Gentleman Tramp!
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  • The Nickster
    2.0 out of 5 stars SPELLING!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 September 2014
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    Quite a good book, which I would have given 4 stars if it were not for the VERY many spelling mistakes, which I found infuriating.
    Employ a proofreader!
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  • Inma Ruiz López
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storytelling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2014
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    I was recommended this book some time ago and I decided to take it with me on my journey abroad. I've always been the impatient traveller who can't sit still on a plane but The Gentleman Tramp proved to be a great choice as I literally forgot where I was the moment I started reading. The story just flowed so nicely I couldn't close my kindle until I was finished. It has a good share of funny moments and great descriptions. I thoroughly enjoyed it! A great read for anyone that likes travelling, different cultures and just needs something to cheer them up.
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  • Louise Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Fiction!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2014
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    This book was recommended by my sister and I loved it! After downloading the sample I subsequently bought it and was instantly enthralled with the style of writing and the great characters.

    Full of romance, adventure and emotion, I love this type of story. The author has really captured the essence of the characters and is a master of his craft. Can't wait to read more by him.

    A highly recommended read!
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  • Owen Robinson
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book gets my "Tramp" Stamp of approval? @badwordplay
    Reviewed in the United States on 3 June 2014
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    This is a globe trotting romp centered around a Charlie Chaplin impersonator who is trying to discover who he is, by learning more about the world. With the company of his dog Scraps (great dog name, by the way), and the company of a lovely lady or two, we follow him on his journey.

    I very much enjoyed the writing style of Toby Glover. I don't know if it is the fact that he is from the UK, but I thought the writing was really refreshing and well done. You could really tell that the author cared about the characters, especially the main character, and in turn made the reader care for the character as well. With each new setting that we find ourselves in (Rio, New York, Nepal, etc), the writer really makes it feel like we are in a whole new surrounding, that really makes things feel all the more genuine.

    It is a really well done character driven story, that was enjoyable from start to finish
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  • augray
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Fair Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 September 2014
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    I enjoyed the first part of this book, although did not care for the middle while the Chaplin character made his journey overseas. The book picked up after that and had a good ending. Surprisingly, this character survived all of life's hard knocks, although it took him quite a while to realize how to do it. Reminded me a little of other books with a main character traveling through life's travails trying to find self-discovery, religion, or whatever they deem is missing in their lives. I guess the grass is always greener, so they say. My favorite character in this book was Scraps, unfortunately.
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  • LHarrison
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Tale!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 June 2014
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    This story is very unique and engaging, Mr. Glover takes us on a meandering walk through this mans life and all his trials and tribulations along the way. It is a glorious piece of work that I am extremely grateful that I had the pleasure to read. The author does an exceptional job with the creation of his characters, I could easily picture them all in my mind as I was reading, that is the sign of a true storyteller.

    I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to shed a tear, or giggle a bit or just root for the underdog, then this is a book for you.

    Excellent Work Toby! Can’t wait for the next one.
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  • SC BookLover
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing roller coaster
    Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2018
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    Wasn't sure that I would like this story. In the end though, I loved it. It made me think, laugh out loud, and even shed a tear or two. A bit of a cliffhanger at the end, but there is a positive outcome implied so let your imagination just float with the thought that everything will eventually work out! Highly recommend this book for everyone! If you are a Charlie Chaplin fan, then definitely try this out as there are many references to his great work and wisdom in every single chapter!
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  • Edi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully written
    Reviewed in the United States on 31 October 2016
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    A beautiful story about a troubled soul wandering a world incapable of understanding him or being fully understood by him. Is it really him the one with issues or the world around him? That's a question which probably neither his hero Charlie Chaplin could answer.
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