Chapter on Evel is missing.

I don't know if the chapter on Evel was never recorded or wasn't included on Audible, but it's really disappointing to know that I'm not getting the whole book.

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I only wish it had been unabridged!

Where does As You Do rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

As You Do ranks high on the list. Richard Hammond's self effacing sense of humor makes for a very fun listen

What was one of the most memorable moments of As You Do?

His description of meeting the sled dogs in the arctic race was epic! Not to put in any spoilers, but he literally gets dragged across the ice and through pile after pile of "doggie deposits" while the dogs essentially ignore him (they are very big and powerful) in their quest to reach their owner, whom they really care about.

What about the narrator’s performance did you like?

This was narrated by the author, who does a fantastic job with the pacing and tone.

Any additional comments?

It's short, and full of laughs, I heartily recommend it.

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A must for Top Gear fans

The sequel to "On The Edge", his first book after his horrific crash in the rocket car. Hammond's humour is one that we can all relate to. Even after becoming a huge celebrity and a successful family man and surviving a bone-chilling crash that should have killed him, he still writes with the innocence of a cheaky 10-year-old, but with the the intelligence of a graduate. His rants with his co-hosts are always hilarious and the tales of top-fueled craziness never left me wanting. Very well written, very well read. Great book. It was great to get another insight into his amazing life. And I feel like I know him like a friend after reading it. Definitely worth listening to.

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missing 1/3 of the book

I loved the book, and Richard's reading of it, but there is a whole third of the book missing from this audio version. Not just an abridged version, it seems they just forgot to include a large portion of the book.

Short, but provides Hammonds trademark humour

Unfortunately this is an abridged version, so it's only 3 hours long. Richard does an excellent job reading and the book provides insight into some of the most famous top gear challenges.

Must-listen for Top Gear fans

Hammond relates some of what happened during the production of TG segments like Botswana and the magnetic north pole. Very entertaining, but I just wish it was longer.

Top Gear in words

If you could sum up As You Do in three words, what would they be?

Audio Top Gear

Who was your favorite character and why?

Author... It's Richard!

What about uncredited’s performance did you like?

All of it

Any additional comments?

This is basically just Richard giving us a more detailed explaination of a few of the shows episodes and recounting how he managed and handled it all. It's an interesting listen.

Really enjoyed it

It was very fun to listen to, having watched all TG specials it was great to hear Hammonds voice telling some details and emotions he felt in these great adventures.

just wish it was a bit longer

great story. I'd like it unabridged however. I reached the end wanting it to continue further. looks like I will just have to download another of my favorite car critics works.

Behind the Scenes with Hammond

What did you love best about As You Do?

A different perspective on the Top Gear episodes I loved!!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Richard Hammond of course!!

Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?

Himself!!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His description of getting home in the floods was gripping!!