Three Men in a Boat is a fictional comic novel about 3 hypochondriac friends Jerome, George, and Harris who wish to ease their burden by taking a boat trip across Thames. They are also accompanied by their dog Montmorency who adds fun to the story. The story describes their trip through the river, the places they visit, the people they meet etc. Throughout this story the narrator J. describes the human nature of critcizing others forgetting one's own mistakes and wishing to accomplish what one can't. The incident of pineapple tin and photo shoot are completely fun packed. Even though this book was meant to be a travelogue it is the humour that makes it liked by all.