Review of Beware of the Old Bull

[Adrian Bouknight]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beware of the Old Bull" by david withey.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Beware of the Old Bull" written and directed by David Withey and performed by members of the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society is a cleverly crafted satirical play, recorded as an audiobook, set in and around the British Library. The focus of the play is the English language, particularly how words can be used for good or ill when conveying ideas. This play will leave you laughing in deep reflection!

The play begins when the main protagonist, Mr. Alan, makes a phone call to a company called Bovine Excretion, which is a clever play on the term "B.S." Mr. Alan soon becomes suspicious of Bovine Excretion as he witnesses various ways in which the English language can be manipulated, setting the stage for a presentation on how people often use language to speak words without meaning. Bovine Excretion is a sales company that profits by using what might be considered "literary gymnastics" for marketing purposes. The company sees itself as a more professional and polished version of a "snake oil salesman," offering "the use of language to present products in the best possible light."

Concerned about the nature and integrity of Bovine Excretion's services, Mr. Alan ventures to the British Library for assistance, where he stumbles across a secret society of anthropomorphized idioms such as "The Old Wives," who tell old wives' tales, and "The Girl Next Door." He engages in cunning and artful conversations over the use of the English language. The story then narrows its focus on the value of proper and effective communication over the misuse and abuse of the English language.

Regarding the strengths of the play, first and foremost, it was funny! I found myself sincerely laughing throughout and was fully engaged with the story. The cast was humorous, well-rehearsed, and did an excellent job conveying complex literary concepts and phrases. The clever use of the English language kept me alert and entertained as I tried to keep up with the witty use of technical language and idioms. I even went back and listened to the play multiple times because it was such an enjoyable narrative. We all encounter people who misuse language to manipulate others, and seeing this concept explored through satire was both fun and engaging. Overall, it was an enjoyable play with a meaningful and relatable message.

As for weaknesses, one downside might be that some of the idioms and complex uses of language are specific to an English cultural context. This play may be difficult for people to follow if they are not already familiar with English literary references and culture. It was otherwise a truly enjoyable experience, and I would love to witness it in person at a theater someday.

This audiobook explicitly notes that it does not contain any profanity or sexual content, which I see as a strength that broadens its range of suitable audiences. The audiobook presentation and its narrative also appeared to be professionally edited and were easy to follow. For these reasons, in addition to the comical nature of the story, its witty message, and flawless delivery, I give "Beware of the Old Bull" 5 out of 5 stars. I would give it more stars if I could. I sincerely enjoyed this play and will be on the lookout for more productions by David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society.

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[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beware of the Old Bull" by david withey.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Beware of the Old Bull" written and directed by David Withey and performed by members of the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society is a cleverly crafted satirical play, recorded as an audiobook, set in and around the British Library. The focus of the play is the English language, particularly how words can be used for good or ill when conveying ideas. This play will leave you laughing in deep reflection!

The play begins when the main protagonist, Mr. Alan, makes a phone call to a company called Bovine Excretion, which is a clever play on the term "B.S." Mr. Alan soon becomes suspicious of Bovine Excretion as he witnesses various ways in which the English language can be manipulated, setting the stage for a presentation on how people often use language to speak words without meaning. Bovine Excretion is a sales company that profits by using what might be considered "literary gymnastics" for marketing purposes. The company sees itself as a more professional and polished version of a "snake oil salesman," offering "the use of language to present products in the best possible light."

Concerned about the nature and integrity of Bovine Excretion's services, Mr. Alan ventures to the British Library for assistance, where he stumbles across a secret society of anthropomorphized idioms such as "The Old Wives," who tell old wives' tales, and "The Girl Next Door." He engages in cunning and artful conversations over the use of the English language. The story then narrows its focus on the value of proper and effective communication over the misuse and abuse of the English language.

Regarding the strengths of the play, first and foremost, it was funny! I found myself sincerely laughing throughout and was fully engaged with the story. The cast was humorous, well-rehearsed, and did an excellent job conveying complex literary concepts and phrases. The clever use of the English language kept me alert and entertained as I tried to keep up with the witty use of technical language and idioms. I even went back and listened to the play multiple times because it was such an enjoyable narrative. We all encounter people who misuse language to manipulate others, and seeing this concept explored through satire was both fun and engaging. Overall, it was an enjoyable play with a meaningful and relatable message.

As for weaknesses, one downside might be that some of the idioms and complex uses of language are specific to an English cultural context. This play may be difficult for people to follow if they are not already familiar with English literary references and culture. It was otherwise a truly enjoyable experience, and I would love to witness it in person at a theater someday.

This audiobook explicitly notes that it does not contain any profanity or sexual content, which I see as a strength that broadens its range of suitable audiences. The audiobook presentation and its narrative also appeared to be professionally edited and were easy to follow. For these reasons, in addition to the comical nature of the story, its witty message, and flawless delivery, I give "Beware of the Old Bull" 5 out of 5 stars. I would give it more stars if I could. I sincerely enjoyed this play and will be on the lookout for more productions by David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society.

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View: on Bookshelves

Wow, this might become the first audiobook that I will purchase. You've intrigued me with the entertainment value that is found in this book. I would enjoy listening to the witty play with words throughout the play. Bovine Excretion, what a great metaphor for BS! You have put David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society on my radar. Another book to be added to my bookshelves! Thank you, Adrian!

[Adrian Bouknight]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beware of the Old Bull" by david withey.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Beware of the Old Bull" written and directed by David Withey and performed by members of the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society is a cleverly crafted satirical play, recorded as an audiobook, set in and around the British Library. The focus of the play is the English language, particularly how words can be used for good or ill when conveying ideas. This play will leave you laughing in deep reflection!

The play begins when the main protagonist, Mr. Alan, makes a phone call to a company called Bovine Excretion, which is a clever play on the term "B.S." Mr. Alan soon becomes suspicious of Bovine Excretion as he witnesses various ways in which the English language can be manipulated, setting the stage for a presentation on how people often use language to speak words without meaning. Bovine Excretion is a sales company that profits by using what might be considered "literary gymnastics" for marketing purposes. The company sees itself as a more professional and polished version of a "snake oil salesman," offering "the use of language to present products in the best possible light."

Concerned about the nature and integrity of Bovine Excretion's services, Mr. Alan ventures to the British Library for assistance, where he stumbles across a secret society of anthropomorphized idioms such as "The Old Wives," who tell old wives' tales, and "The Girl Next Door." He engages in cunning and artful conversations over the use of the English language. The story then narrows its focus on the value of proper and effective communication over the misuse and abuse of the English language.

Regarding the strengths of the play, first and foremost, it was funny! I found myself sincerely laughing throughout and was fully engaged with the story. The cast was humorous, well-rehearsed, and did an excellent job conveying complex literary concepts and phrases. The clever use of the English language kept me alert and entertained as I tried to keep up with the witty use of technical language and idioms. I even went back and listened to the play multiple times because it was such an enjoyable narrative. We all encounter people who misuse language to manipulate others, and seeing this concept explored through satire was both fun and engaging. Overall, it was an enjoyable play with a meaningful and relatable message.

As for weaknesses, one downside might be that some of the idioms and complex uses of language are specific to an English cultural context. This play may be difficult for people to follow if they are not already familiar with English literary references and culture. It was otherwise a truly enjoyable experience, and I would love to witness it in person at a theater someday.

This audiobook explicitly notes that it does not contain any profanity or sexual content, which I see as a strength that broadens its range of suitable audiences. The audiobook presentation and its narrative also appeared to be professionally edited and were easy to follow. For these reasons, in addition to the comical nature of the story, its witty message, and flawless delivery, I give "Beware of the Old Bull" 5 out of 5 stars. I would give it more stars if I could. I sincerely enjoyed this play and will be on the lookout for more productions by David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society.

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Beware of the Old Bull
View: on Bookshelves

Wow, this might become the first audiobook that I will purchase. You've intrigued me with the entertainment value that is found in this book. I would enjoy listening to the witty play with words throughout the play. Bovine Excretion, what a great metaphor for BS! You have put David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society on my radar. Another book to be added to my bookshelves! Thank you, Adrian!

Yea for sure! I would highly recommend this one! Barnes and Noble has a nice audio app that the book can be accessed through as well. It comes with a free trial if you don't already have it! It was witty and fun, and made my day listening to it!

[Adrian Bouknight]

For those who read this review, feel free to leave a reply! I would be happy to view your profile and can leave a reply on one of your reviews, in response.

[Gerry Steen]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beware of the Old Bull" by david withey.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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"Beware of the Old Bull" written and directed by David Withey and performed by members of the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society is a cleverly crafted satirical play, recorded as an audiobook, set in and around the British Library. The focus of the play is the English language, particularly how words can be used for good or ill when conveying ideas. This play will leave you laughing in deep reflection!

The play begins when the main protagonist, Mr. Alan, makes a phone call to a company called Bovine Excretion, which is a clever play on the term "B.S." Mr. Alan soon becomes suspicious of Bovine Excretion as he witnesses various ways in which the English language can be manipulated, setting the stage for a presentation on how people often use language to speak words without meaning. Bovine Excretion is a sales company that profits by using what might be considered "literary gymnastics" for marketing purposes. The company sees itself as a more professional and polished version of a "snake oil salesman," offering "the use of language to present products in the best possible light."

Concerned about the nature and integrity of Bovine Excretion's services, Mr. Alan ventures to the British Library for assistance, where he stumbles across a secret society of anthropomorphized idioms such as "The Old Wives," who tell old wives' tales, and "The Girl Next Door." He engages in cunning and artful conversations over the use of the English language. The story then narrows its focus on the value of proper and effective communication over the misuse and abuse of the English language.

Regarding the strengths of the play, first and foremost, it was funny! I found myself sincerely laughing throughout and was fully engaged with the story. The cast was humorous, well-rehearsed, and did an excellent job conveying complex literary concepts and phrases. The clever use of the English language kept me alert and entertained as I tried to keep up with the witty use of technical language and idioms. I even went back and listened to the play multiple times because it was such an enjoyable narrative. We all encounter people who misuse language to manipulate others, and seeing this concept explored through satire was both fun and engaging. Overall, it was an enjoyable play with a meaningful and relatable message.

As for weaknesses, one downside might be that some of the idioms and complex uses of language are specific to an English cultural context. This play may be difficult for people to follow if they are not already familiar with English literary references and culture. It was otherwise a truly enjoyable experience, and I would love to witness it in person at a theater someday.

This audiobook explicitly notes that it does not contain any profanity or sexual content, which I see as a strength that broadens its range of suitable audiences. The audiobook presentation and its narrative also appeared to be professionally edited and were easy to follow. For these reasons, in addition to the comical nature of the story, its witty message, and flawless delivery, I give "Beware of the Old Bull" 5 out of 5 stars. I would give it more stars if I could. I sincerely enjoyed this play and will be on the lookout for more productions by David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society.

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Beware of the Old Bull
View: on Bookshelves

Wow, this might become the first audiobook that I will purchase. You've intrigued me with the entertainment value that is found in this book. I would enjoy listening to the witty play with words throughout the play. Bovine Excretion, what a great metaphor for BS! You have put David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society on my radar. Another book to be added to my bookshelves! Thank you, Adrian!

Yea for sure! I would highly recommend this one! Barnes and Noble has a nice audio app that the book can be accessed through as well. It comes with a free trial if you don't already have it! It was witty and fun, and made my day listening to it!

Thank you for the info, Adrian. Is the Barnes and Noble free trial good for only one book? Or multiple books? Do you get to keep the audio book that you got in the free trial? Can you listen to the book multiple times? Can you rewind and go back to a previous paragraph?

[Adrian Bouknight]

Wow, this might become the first audiobook that I will purchase. You've intrigued me with the entertainment value that is found in this book. I would enjoy listening to the witty play with words throughout the play. Bovine Excretion, what a great metaphor for BS! You have put David Withey and the Wellington Heath Amateur Dramatics Society on my radar. Another book to be added to my bookshelves! Thank you, Adrian!

Yea for sure! I would highly recommend this one! Barnes and Noble has a nice audio app that the book can be accessed through as well. It comes with a free trial if you don't already have it! It was witty and fun, and made my day listening to it!

Thank you for the info, Adrian. Is the Barnes and Noble free trial good for only one book? Or multiple books? Do you get to keep the audio book that you got in the free trial? Can you listen to the book multiple times? Can you rewind and go back to a previous paragraph?

The free trial is good for, I believe 30 days. Which is plenty of time to read a book for review. The free trial comes with 1 free book credit that can be used for any book. And I believe, each month, you get a free credit after that for the monthly subscription.

So you basically get 1 free book for 30 days, and after that, you get 1 book credit each month for your subscription. So it actually works out for this book, because you can get the 30-day free trial, perform your book review, and then decide if its worth keeping the subscription or not for further reading.

Let me know if you decide to try it out! It is quite convenient!

[Gerry Steen]

Yea for sure! I would highly recommend this one! Barnes and Noble has a nice audio app that the book can be accessed through as well. It comes with a free trial if you don't already have it! It was witty and fun, and made my day listening to it!

Thank you for the info, Adrian. Is the Barnes and Noble free trial good for only one book? Or multiple books? Do you get to keep the audio book that you got in the free trial? Can you listen to the book multiple times? Can you rewind and go back to a previous paragraph?

The free trial is good for, I believe 30 days. Which is plenty of time to read a book for review. The free trial comes with 1 free book credit that can be used for any book. And I believe, each month, you get a free credit after that for the monthly subscription.

So you basically get 1 free book for 30 days, and after that, you get 1 book credit each month for your subscription. So it actually works out for this book, because you can get the 30-day free trial, perform your book review, and then decide if its worth keeping the subscription or not for further reading.

Let me know if you decide to try it out! It is quite convenient!

Thanks for the info, Adrian.

[Elizabeth-Tush4Christ]

There are many different approaches to learning and mastering the English language. This book presents a story that emphasizes the correct use of English for effective communication. I’m curious to see how this concept unfolds in the format this is presented. It's unique to have this in audio and I will like to see if it lives up to its potential. The characters seem well-developed and relatable, which adds to my interest. I’m intrigued by the integration of technical language and idioms, and I’m excited to see how that plays out. I also enjoy when stories have practical elements that make them easy to connect with, as well as a touch of humor that leaves a feel-good impression. This review is insightful and thorough.

[Priya Murugesan]

I have never tried an audiobook. Your review convinced me enough to try this one. I love comical books and hope I too enjoy as you did!

[Kshitija Sonawane]

I found this idea interesting too. I wanted to review this book but I could not arrange myself to buy this audiobook. You indeed did justice to this creative work.

[Stephen Christopher 1]

I'm yet to choose an audiobook. I'm an old-school reader and I'm not a fan of listening to another person's voice reading it. As a former actor, however, and audiobook that's a play, and one on English language, has me really excited, so I'm going to seek this one out. Thanks again for introducing it to me.

[Alissa Nesson]

Thanks for your review! I actually really wanted to listen to this one, but when I listened to a sample of it online it was read in a robotic voice that I thought would ruin the experience. Maybe I need to look elsewhere for it, because it sounds great. I’m still laughing at “Bovine Excretions” being the name of the company!

[Julie Marie Basil]

This sounds like a very interesting story written by a very creative author. I’m sure that listening to the book in the audiobook format would enhance your reading experience based on the formatting and subject matter of the book. Thank you for your well-written and informative review!

[Qwerty Writes]

I love when books or movies do this. It creates humor within humor and makes you laugh even more. I can picture the scenes from what you described and I'm intrigued already. It is all is attributed to your strong inner voice and writing style. Well done!

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Beware of the Old Bull" by david withey.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Concerned about the nature and integrity of Bovine Excretion's services, Mr. Alan ventures to the British Library for assistance, where he stumbles across a secret society of anthropomorphized idioms such as "The Old Wives," who tell old wives' tales, and "The Girl Next Door."

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Beware of the Old Bull
View: on Bookshelves