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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.8/5)
Genre: Classic Literature / Humor / Satire / Travel Fiction / Comic Novel

Book Review:
Three Men in a Boat (1889) is perhaps the best-loved comic novel of the Victorian era. Three friends — J., George, and Harris — along with Montmorency the fox terrier, set off on a boating expedition up the River Thames. What could go wrong? Everything. From struggling to open a can of pineapple to getting lost in Hampton Court Maze, their misfortunes are magnified to epic, hilarious proportions. Jerome’s wit is gentle but sharp, and his observations about human nature remain remarkably fresh. This is a book that has made readers laugh for over a century. Perfect for anyone who needs cheering up. This Wordsworth Classics edition features a cover illustration of Edward John Gregory’s “Boulter’s Lock: Sunday Afternoon.”