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It's 1918, and Bandy has survived the trenches and the war in the air, but now that he has his own squadron to command there are even worse things in store for him. His adjutant. A parachute test. A Paris dentist. The wrath of Brigadier Soames. Halifax hospitality... And when a new German biplane comes along that can out-perform even the Dolphin, it looks like it's the end of the war for Bandy.
About the Author
Donald Jack was born in England and served in the Royal Air Force in the Second World War before coming to Canada. He was known for his film and television scripts, and his plays. He is most widely remembered, however, for The Bandy Papers, a series of comic novels recounting the adventures of a blundering First World War hero who went on to fame and misfortune in the post-war world. The first six books in the series, Three Cheers For Me; That’s Me In The Middle; It’s Me Again; Me Bandy, You Cissie; Me Too and This One’s On Me were recently re-published by McClelland & Stewart. They gained no fewer than three Leacock Awards for Humour and the undying loyalty of Bandy fans everywhere.
Donald Jack passed away in 2003 at the age of 78. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
Donald Jack passed away in 2003 at the age of 78. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book I ever read.,
By "cphansen" (Mississauga, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: It's Me Again: Volume Three of the Bandy Papers (Paperback)
I've read the entire Bandy series, and though they are all great, this is the best.A fabulous ride from the first sentence, you will laugh out loud and excuse yourself from any shared reading room often. The characters are wonderfully written and I swear that no-one does drunken dialogue better than Donald Jack. I'm guessing he has some experience with drunkeness. In an observational role, of course. Though an even more enjoyable read if you have an interest in vintage aviation or history, this books stands just fine on its own as a terrific work of humourous fiction.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Historical, yes, but truly hysterical...,
By J. Michael Blevins - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: It's Me Again: Volume Three of the Bandy Papers (Paperback)
Donald Jack has created a rare thing, indeed, with this series of books that show the true human condition - that humor (and alcohol, apparently) is what makes the most horrible situations bearable. With the grimmest backdrop of the original WWI set of books - no mean feat, given that the series begins in the trenches - Jack keeps you in hysterics regardless, touching on semi-suicidal parachutes, dabbling with the wives of staff officers, baroque dentistry, pigeons, and other seemingly ludicrous subjects with grace, aplomb, and almost ritual silliness. When you throw historical accuracy in the mix as a bonus, well, it's a practically irresistible package. Poignant, incisive and wonderfully belly-laugh inducing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best in the Series,
By Patrick E. Cochran "History Geek" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: It's Me Again: Volume Three of the Bandy Papers (Paperback)
My fav in the series of excellent historical fiction (the history is quite accurate, but it isn't the focus), it is full of ups and downs emotionally as well as aeronautically. The Bandy papers are very high on my list of great books since I came across them in my HS library in Carleton Place, Ontario (which could double for Beamington). Sad that so few Canadians are aware of these books. Guess it doens't fit with current trends.If you are into undiscovered gems, check this series out. At least the first 6 books. Vol 7 was ok, 8 (Hitler vr. Me) was disappointing. Have not read the 9th yet. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best book I ever read.,
By "cphansen" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: It's Me Again: Volume Three of the Bandy Papers (Paperback)
I've read the entire Bandy series, and though they are all great, this is the best.A fabulous ride from the first sentence, you will laugh out loud and excuse yourself from any shared reading room often. The characters are wonderfully written and I swear that no-one does drunken dialogue better than Donald Jack. I'm guessing he has some experience with drunkeness. In an observational role, of course. Though an even more enjoyable read if you have an interest in vintage aviation or history, this books stands just fine on its own as a terrific work of humourous fiction. |
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