Tough Crowd

Name: Tough Crowd
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Andi Osho
ISBN: 9780008431006

Author: Andi Osho

Narrator: Andi Osho

Unabridged: 11 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 07/20/2023

Categories: Fiction, Romance, African American & Black Fiction, Family Life, Humorous, Romantic Comedy, Women

Synopsis

Don’t miss the new laugh-out-loud novel from Andi Osho, the bestselling author of ! Praise for Andi Osho: ‘Andi Osho brings lots of laughs to this heartfelt romcom.’ ‘Another wildly entertaining novel from the much-loved British comedian.’ * * * A NEW MAN ON THE SCENE. Aspiring comedian Abi has always been told that she’s too much, but never felt like enough. Until she meets Will, who changes everything she’s been made to believe by men, the media and her mum. He loves her just the way she is. HIS KIDS. But Will is a package deal and comes with two daughters from a previous relationship. Suddenly Abi finds herself thrown into the spotlight, and not just on the stage… CAN SHE WIN OVER THIS TOUGH CROWD? Abi is used to playing to difficult audiences, but step-parenting, and winning over the girls, is going to be her toughest challenge yet. Can she finally prove her critics wrong and triumph at her biggest gig to date? A fun and feel-good romantic comedy about love, friendship and family for anyone who’s struggled to feel like enough and find their place. Fans of Beth O’Leary and Ruth Jones will love this warm and witty page-turner. –- ‘A mistressclass in combining humour and lovely characters’ Jo Brand ‘Witty, pacy and joyful’ ‘A fresh, funny, relatable page-turner’ Deborah Frances-White ‘Written with so much heart’

Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather Adores Books on August 30, 2024

3.5⭐ Genre ~ romantic comedy Setting ~ London Publication date ~ July 20, 2023 Publisher ~ HQ Est Page Count ~ 419 (46 chapters +e) Audio length ~ 11 hours 20 minutes Narrator ~ the author POV ~ single 1st, present tense Featuring ~ struggling comedian, awful unsupportive parent, single dad, annoying teenage......more

Goodreads review by harriet on June 07, 2023

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC! This was such a fun and heartwarming read! Abi was an incredibly lovable and realistic protagonist who I’m sure everyone can relate to in some way; I absolutely loved her and her narration. It was so personal and funny - it felt like she was talking directly to me as......more

Goodreads review by Ritu on May 13, 2023

I was thrilled to be asked to read Andi Osho's latest offering, having enjoyed her debut very much, Tough Crown is well written, funny, and emotional journey for the female MC Abi, who is battling negativity from her mother for her chosen path, becoming a comedian, as well as navigating a new relatio......more

Goodreads review by Caroline on November 17, 2023

I had such high hopes for this book as I read a blurb in a supermarket, later wish I’d picked it up and then spent ages hunting it down online….it’s an easy read as basically nothing happens although at times that made it a little boring and a drag to read it. Huge potential but left disappointed.......more

Goodreads review by Abigail on December 05, 2023

100% worth a read. Written by a comedian from the point of view of a comedian I felt this would be drenched with cliche. I was undeniably mistaken. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book more authentic. The emotions of the characters were so raw I felt like I was part of it. Wow......more

Quotes

Praise for Andi Osho’s debut novel : ‘Witty, pacy and joyful, is a truly uplifting celebration of friendship The Flatshare ‘A sparky, spunky, sassy romcom’ Red ‘A mistressclass in combining humour and lovely characters, all wrapped up with a cracking story’ ’An impressive debut about the strong relationships between friends. Osho’s wit and charm give the story a lively warmth and character’ Woman & Home ‘A massively entertaining tale of wingwomen recharging each other’s love lives. Funny, spiky and fab!’ Saving Missy ‘As hilarious as Andi’s stand-up while feeling like a lively night out with brilliant friends’ ‘Fabulously fun. I found myself laughing out loud at so many hilarious lines along the way. An utter joy to read from start to finish!’ The Shelf ‘I LOVED it. Funny, sparky and written with so much heart’ Insatiable