The Hotel Avocado
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Narrated by:
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Bob Mortimer
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Sally Phillips
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Paul Whitehouse
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Julie Maisey
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By:
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Bob Mortimer
About this listen
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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- michael w.
- 02-09-24
A graceful ode to pies
I liked the addition of the new voices and the how Bob has come into his voice in the first book the first hour or so was flat but came to life after that in this audio he was raring from the get go. Chapter 41 (Emily) around 10:08 you can hear a squeak of a chair the only lapse in production lol but besides my personal gripes this is a throughly good cheerful listen I do hope both books will be made for a tv adaptation with Kathy Burke playing grace
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- Logan Mountstuart
- 17-09-24
That's good to know, Gary.
If you enjoyed The Satsuma Complex you'll also love this. I read and listen to all sorts of books, and this is on the light-hearted side of my palette, but that is not a criticism. It's an excellent way to enjoy your commute, dog walk or dishwasher duties. Especially dishwasher duties. It is such a pleasure to have Bob narrating the story, a major motivation to buy the audiobook. I love his accents, especially Mr Sequence. That's good to know. The voices he uses for the squirrel and the pigeon are very much in the same vane as the voice I use for my dog, especially when he is asking me for beef. So, why don't you think around that?
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-24
Brilliant use of my time
Fantastic story, superb narration- funny and life affirming. Makes me feel that I’m not the only madman who imagines animals talking (and give them voices) 😉😉😁😁
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- SEA H.
- 15-09-24
Take Two with the joy!
Loved catching up with Gary and Grace. Their characters come to life again in this engaging story.
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- Steven Keegan
- 12-09-24
love love this
a great, funny and easy going read. well done Bob! the narrators are all amazing
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- Christine Gregory
- 25-09-24
A great read and hugely funny.
Very witty and loved the musings of the squirrel and seagull. Good characterisation and storyline. it was a great book. Really enjoyed it.
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- ian goddard
- 12-10-24
Great story
lots of twists and turns. Brilliant characters,and gentle humour...riveting listening. I only listen in the car so kept going out for a drive.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-11-24
Never let you down.
Just finished The Hotel Avocado and loved it. Caught myself laughing out loud many times through the book.
Favourite characters were the squirrel and pigeon.
Well don Bob.
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- D K Moffat
- 06-09-24
Excellent performances and s decent plot
If you are a fan of Bob Mortimer, this will be right up your street. The performances of the actors are fantastic, portraying likeable characters. Mortimers humour is present throughout. Overall a decent listen. Viva tomatoes!
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- mshelly
- 09-09-24
that's entertainment !!!
well bob u did not fail to to make my life so much better again by absorbing every word you wrote..twice..as soon as i finished i started again .so multi layered you have to listern or read twice.please tell me you have started the next book.love love love it .thankyou .paul makes a great pigeon.great attitude to life.i think he right .everyone should own their own gary .5 ⭐️ bob .you smashed it with squirrel nuts 😃
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