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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 Best of 2024 Editors Select Suspense Thriller & Suspense Witty

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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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I love Bob. I see or hear him and I smile.
the problem with this book is just not enough gags, very few laughs. it needed more outlandish, crazy stories, random events. more Bob.

bob Mortimer is the greatest but...

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Screw The Guardian's rubbish review, I really enjoyed it! I'd love to be a little bit more Bob Mortimer, he's just brilliant. The ongoing stories of the existing characters was wonderful, the new characters were great, there was fun, intrigue, danger and romance. What more can you ask for?

More excellent Bob Mortimer

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I loved this book from start to finish . Having Bob read it too, is the icing on the cake in addition to the all important animal character side lines which are becoming a very funny feature . Next one please!

Always a joy to read Mortimer’s books

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Who can knock it out of the park like Bob?
I loved the first book and never thought there would be a second…….but here is it in all its glory.
If you’ve not listened to the first one do it!
Then get straight back here and listen to this one.
You won’t be disappointed…….hope there will be a third.
I hate onions in sandwiches!

Tinned tomatoes on toast anyone?

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I loved this book. Excellently narrated by Bob, Paul and Sally. It was great to hear the continuing hilarious predicaments of Emily, Gary and the gang. The postscript makes me hope there will be another episode from Bob. Start writing immediately Bob

Terrific tale

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What’s good to know, is that I can’t help but hear Bobs voice when someone says this, then snigger, and feel embarrassed because they obviously don’t know why I laughing. Happened at work the other day, Cheers Bob😳😂😂

What’s good to know

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A light story with unexpected turns and the amazing performances that you'd expect! I haven't laughed out loud at an audio book for a long time

Everything you'd expect!

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Another great story from such a brilliant writer and narrator !! Ive been looking forward to a sequel!
Well done bob!!
viva tomatoes !!!

Eeee i loved it man

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Perfect, a fantastic sequel worthy of the first book. Great audio book, performed to perfection,

Fantastic sequel just as good as the first

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A great little tale. Washed away the strains of the day. Looking forward to the next instalment.
Highly recommended.

Viva Tomatoes!

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