I give up. This book, while containing some funny anecdotes, is really not as entertaining as I thought it would be and mostly is a rather self-aggrandizing account of Jon Frost's various exploits. abuse-and-bullying animals biography ...more2 s Susan Ferguson1,001 20

Jon Frost was trying to decide what to do after the army when it was suggested he might want to try Customs work. So he applied. Working Customs at the airport, he saw some really crazy things. People were trying to smuggle in all sorts of stuff and in all kinds of ways. Then he decided he wanted to go a step further and joined the Investigation unit. Then he became addicted to the adrenaline rush of investigation and decided to join the top investigation group in Customs and managed to make it in. The application process is really tough and it's not easy.
He tells these stories with a good-natured humor and laugh at his expense and others. But the stories are exciting and real. A great read.2020 memoir nook Darla Ebert920 4

I found this a compelling read, Jon Frost certainly has a unique view on life in general and his job in particular. I was most interested in the development of seemingly a sixth sense in these officials. While the book bogged down a bit in the middle due to a relating of tedious details from espionage exploits, still I would recommend it to anyone wanting to get a window into the day to day work of customs officials. Except for all the over-the-top drinking, I have a bit more respect for customs workers. Hopefully this specific bit of over-sharing was exaggerated. Cherryls Books141 7

This book has some amusing insights into what goes on behind the scenes in airports and immigration departments - nuns 'smuggling' gin under the label of 'holy water', and a man trying to smuggle a monkey by sewing it into the inside of his coat...not to mention drug busts and the discovery of chimpanzee meat in someone's suitcase!! K479 6

I love these types of books, a secret look into hidden worlds. This joins other works Adam Kay as a funny, candid and scary behind the curtain look. Jon's writing is engaging and his stories interesting even when sad, gross or just disturbing. What increased my enjoyment of this book had to be travelling through an airport while reading it!!personal-library Pamela Grogan1 review

Couldn't recommend

Inflated self importance and lack of respect for other enforcement agencies abounds. Disgusted by the language used-completely unnecessary. Disappointed. How can any customs officer admit to criminal damage and receive respect? Beachcomber584 18

Overall, funny, informative and well structured. Occasionally the alpha male "assert my authority" came out, beating the chest a little too much, e.g. when Frost would describe putting someone in their place. But most of the book was funny and fascinating.2018 diary humourous ...more Christine3

Awful book. Rambling and badly written by someone who clearly thinks they're a bit of a geezer, but just comes across as a pathetic fantasist with a drink problem. The story about the repatriated body is disgusting. Alex Tulloch6

excellent read christopher hardy19

Crazy tales

I didn't know the role of customs was so far reaching , but great to read about the great job they are doing protecting the country Jill Whittle2

Law and order

A fascinating glimpse into HM Customs force (and other liaison forces). Well written and thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. Josef13

Must-read for frequent travelers Zala274 2

This book really really made me laugh. It was incredibly interesting. Sarah Bennett83

Entertaining

A good read. Lots of giggles and shocks. Gives a new level of respect to the men and women at HMRC. Jori3 2

Fantastic Read For Anyone Who's Gotten Nervous Going Through the Green Lane

Jon Frost is a great story teller sharing anecdotes from his time in airport customs, Intel, and investigations. Having lived in the UK as a kid and traveled extensively there in my work career, this was a really fun read to see what goes on behind the search benches of HMCE. Anyone not familiar with British slang may have to look a few words up, but it's a great read for anyone who's traveled internationally or is interested in what Customs actually does. Frost has a good sense of humor. I read this in two days. Mark FarleyAuthor 22 books22

An interesting an entertaining read. Especially as its not just about a customs officer but one that rises through the ranks into intelligence and investigation which is very interesting. What let this book down was the general wit and narrative. At times, it reads a copy of The Sun, with its blokey, UKIP voter attitude towards the world, which becomes very off putting. Jon Frost is a lot less funny than he believes himself to be. Otherwise, its a very enlightening read and a credit to the service that he works for. Chelsea Douglas38

An interesting read for sure! It definitely revealed to me where stories James Bond tales have come from, but it also made me think more deeply about how the United States "War on Drugs" impacted more than just the people in the US. If folks Jon Frost were trained to connect drug users and smugglers with resources that would enable them to feed and house themselves and their families, then maybe we could keep folks out of jail and make it harder for drug dealers to come up with incentives for people to smuggle their drugs.This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.Show full review Carla1,201 21

Stories some gruesome and gross, others funny from a career Customs Officer from Britain. While some stories are funny, it becomes tedious pretty quickly, and was therefore way too long for me. I fastidiously read the first half of the book, became bored, and skimmed much of the rest. Mr. Frost has a way of writing that has me imagining we're sitting in a pub having a warm ale while he regales me with tales! Come to think of it, I'd rather that, than to have read this book. Jordan Smith3

Some parts quite interesting, but humour very forced, sexist and immature. Writer could also be quite callous when describing certain events and sometimes took pleasure in others misfortune while also being very generalising. Hannah123

The book explores true stories of a HM customs officer. Although the writer’s humor is very “dad joke”- and not my taste, there are interesting stories within these pages. Some stories are a bit short and without closure, I would have preferred further exploration. Charlotte Cowley462 5

7/10


This was a fun read, though not my favourite of non fiction books because the chapters were sooooo l o n g. At times, I didn't understand what the author was talking about, at other times, i was crying of laughter!

Darryl Kimak13

Great insight into the going ons at UK customs. Raw personal story. Colleen17

It was okay... The humour gets a bit same year after a while, and the writing style isn't my cup of tea. But for the most part it was an interesting read Cheri Smallwood-ellerker95

I actually found this book a complete let down and hard to get into, there were some funny bits but otherwise very hard going. Lazy Cornish Cat151 8

This was a really interesting read and kept me enthralled throughout. Mel1,190 8

Interesting anecdotes but I thought the general humour was very forced. Scott182 5

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