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Checking Out
- Narrated by: Simon Mattacks
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
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Summary
What do you do when the doctor says you could die at any moment? Well...after you’ve made a cup of tea, of course.
Nathan James is young, successful and has the world at his feet. Unfortunately, he’s also about to die - which ruins things somewhat. And now he’s staring imminent death in the face, Nathan is having to rethink some of his life choices very hard.
This means embarking on a hectic journey of self-discovery that includes, amongst other things, losing his dignity to an inescapable bean bag, suffering screaming nightmares about a monstrous potato, and getting up close and very personal with a bipolar donkey.
All of which is fine, but then Nathan falls in love with a charming girl called Alison, which is a really stupid thing to do. Because how can you give your heart to someone when it might be about to stop?
From Nick Spalding, the bestselling author of Fat Chance, Bricking It and Mad Love, comes a comedy about dying - which is easy - and living, which is most certainly not.
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- Jade
- 13-11-18
Had me in tears (of laughter!)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, however the ending was rather blunt and got a little too much involved with the moral of the story... That aside, it makes a serious topic light hearted and funny
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- Oz
- 12-02-19
sad and hilarious in the warmest heartfelt way
this book is moving and entertaining in equal measure. can't recommend it enough, whether you're looking for a laugh or something a bit deeper and introspective there's something here for everyone.
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- Amazon_user_281
- 08-01-19
Brilliant performance and great story
Really enjoyed listening to this- finished it in 2 days. The performance is absolutely fantastic, probably one of the best!
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- Kay
- 27-12-18
Disappointed to reach the end!
A story that you just don’t want to end. Laughed, cried and laughed again, brilliant!
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- C Hall
- 25-01-19
fantastic book
Great story had me laughing and crying I am now a big fan of Nick Spalding. But one complaint there should be more of your books on audible! Great performance from Simon Mattacks. this audio book is well worth the listen.
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- Sair0075
- 26-11-19
Hilariously Outrageous
Really lovely, really funny. Heartfelt and good fun. My personal niggle is that sometimes I forgot the character was only 33 because the voice actor sounded older than this.
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- Mr. J. Lloyd-jones
- 06-09-18
laugh and cry
This is one of those books you hear people say that made them laugh and cry .Always thought that a little cliche but with this book it's true .I recomend this thoroughly .
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- Carole D'Costa
- 11-07-18
Brilliant
Loved it. It was funny and a little bit sad. It was a laugh out loud story.
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- Sandra C.
- 11-08-18
Made me cringe and laugh out loud.
Made me cringe and laugh out loud. Some of the language was unnecessary. An honest approach to a difficult subject.
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- Stuart
- 05-09-19
New to Nick Spalding
My wife’s favourite author so I thought I’d check him out.
What a treat. Funny, touching and incredibly well narrated by Simon Mattacks.
Im now off to search for more work by these two.
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