Three Men in a Boat, Chapter 1

• The book opens with the three main characters who are all young, English men. The characters are George, Harris, and J. There is also Montmorency, a terrier, present.

• J. is the author and narrator. The story is told from his point of view.

• The men are discussing their health, which is fine, though they believe otherwise. They decide they need a vacation. They decide to take a trip up the Thames River in London.