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The Hotel Avocado

By: Bob Mortimer
Narrated by: Bob Mortimer, Sally Phillips, Paul Whitehouse, Julie Maisey
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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
©2024 Bob Mortimer (P)2024 Simon & Schuster UK
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Editorial Review

A Mortimer fan is born
Truth: I’m new to the Bob Mortimer game. As I’ve gotten more into UK comedy this year, it’s been nice discovering legendary talent with full catalogues of work to catch up on and get acquainted with. The comedian and author’s latest novel, The Hotel Avocado, is everything you want it to be – funny, smart, compelling. As a newly minted Mortimer fan, I found it was a great place to start digging into his prolific body of work. — Aaron S., Audible Editor

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Best sequel ever

Really enjoyable experience, waiting for new books from Bob, either on Gary advantures or new characters!

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New approach

The characters in this novel are easy to relate to. The approach of ordinary day to day life thrown into turmoil is quietly exciting

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Mortimer does it again!

this is simply a delightful story. Bob Mortimer is a wonderful storyteller and his characters just come alive. it's a good mystery and I enjoyed every listening minute.

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Mortimer's language is unusual and amazing

Just like the first book in the series, the great thing isn't necessarily the plot, but rather Bob Mortimer's wonderful language and odd phrases. I really liked that there were several narrators.

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Out of Bob’s beautiful brain!

It was lovely - quick paced and a wonderful distraction from news and politics. It was such a delight to check in on Gary & Emily, Grace and Wayne. The sad bit is that now I shall have to wait, and hope, for a 3rd book!

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Loved the subtle humor

I loved the book from start to finish. Excellent narrators, unusual story, fast paced, surprising, topped by subtle sometimes black humor, that made me lough out loud. I definitely recommend.

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Fun Sequel

Fantastic audiobook! The audio quality is stunning. Bravo! Very enjoyable performances. This is a fun & amusing sequel with wonderful characters.

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