The Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer
The Hotel Avocado, Bob Mortimer
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The Hotel Avocado

Author: Bob Mortimer

Narrator: Bob Mortimer

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/29/2024

Categories: Fiction


Synopsis

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST CRIME & THRILLER BOOKS OF 2024

'As a comedian, Bob Mortimer spins a shaggy-dog story like nobody else, and this is a rollicking old-school yarn' The Guardian
 
‘Mortimer’s verbal specificity and off-kilter humour will keep his fans chuckling’ The Times 

WARNING - this book includes: heavy crimes, car journeys, dreadfulness, large fruits, romance, planning applications, and a lot of pie.

Gary Thorn is struggling with a big decision. Should he stay in London, wallowing in the safety of his legal job in Peckham and eating pies with his next door neighbour, Grace and her dog Lassoo, or should he move to Brighton, where his girlfriend Emily is about to open The Hotel Avocado? Either way, he’d be letting someone down.
 
But sinister forces are gathering in a cloud of launderette scented-vape smoke, and the arrival of the mysterious Mr Sequence puts Gary in an even worse predicament: soon he might be dead.
 
All Gary wants is a happy life. But he also wants to be alive to enjoy it…
 
THE HILARIOUS AND GRIPPING NEW NOVEL BY NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR BOB MORTIMER

‘Sweet and funny’ Closer
 
‘A stunning sequel… It’s genuinely difficult to put this book down – you’ll be entranced by Mortimer’s humour and obvious story-telling skills’ Press Association
 
‘Characters are layered with carefully observed detail and a huge serving of hilarity’ Heat

About Bob Mortimer

Bob Mortimer was born in Middlesbrough in 1959, the youngest of four sons. He trained as a solicitor before a chance encounter with Vic Reeves in the 1980s led to a successful career in comedy as half of duo Reeves and Mortimer. His screen credits include Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Catterick and most recently BBC2's Gone Fishing. His memoir, And Away…, published in 2021. It became the bestselling memoir of the year, was named Times and Sunday Times Humour Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for Non-fiction Book of the Year at the National Book Awards. The Satsuma Complex is his first novel. He's on Twitter and Instagram as @RealBobMortimer.


Reviews

Goodreads review by David on August 31, 2024

4.5 ⭐️ As funny as The Satsuma Complex. All I want now is for a book completely from the perspective of the squirell and the pigeon......more

Goodreads review by Alex on September 12, 2024

I started this as a physical copy, but at the recommendation of someone, moved to an audiobook around 20% of the way in. It was a far more enjoyable experience, narrated by the fabulous cast of Bob Mortimer, Sally Phillips, Bob Whitehouse and Julie Maisey. It felt like I was listening to one of Bob'......more

Goodreads review by Iain(I’m a adult) on January 28, 2025

Excellent book.. Lovely characters that Bob Mortimer has created, this was quite witty in places. Ive read this the wrong way around, so next for me is to read the Satsuma complex. I’ve given this book 4.25 stars, well worth the read. Crime, suspense and witty, what more can we ask for .. enjoy all if y......more

Goodreads review by Dan on September 01, 2024

I am an absolute worshipper of Bob Mortimer but even so, I literally could not put this book down, I read it all in one day, only stopping to eat and do the occasional chore around the house. The humour is unrelenting, I had to stop and wipe away tears more times than I can count. But on top of that......more

Goodreads review by Stephen on November 17, 2024

Easy going read really enjoyed it and kept me thinking what will happen in the end......more