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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 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

A graceful ode to pies

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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?

That's good to know, Gary.

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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) 😉😉😁😁

Brilliant use of my time

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Loved catching up with Gary and Grace. Their characters come to life again in this engaging story.

Take Two with the joy!

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a great, funny and easy going read. well done Bob! the narrators are all amazing

love love this

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I normally listen to weightier texts but found this a refreshing change. Some brilliant characters with really funny dialogue - some reminiscent of Alan Bennet’s style. Had me laughing throughout and unlike some of the more sombre listens, I ended this feeling real warmth towards the characters. An uplifting and entertaining read.

An uplifting and entertaining read that made me laugh throughout.

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Loved the characters, the daftness & the narration made it even more enjoyable. Haven't listened to the Satsuma Complex but will now & "that's good to know".

Brilliant rambling yarn

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Great second book from Bob Mortimer. Easy to follow story with some twists and turns along the way. Excellent narration.

Great next book

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All likes, very enjoyable and confused plot that held readers attention . Characters you cared about.

Characters , diverse and funny

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You can’t disengage, it’s humorous and easy to follow, characters are all interesting! Never too serious and it’s a great story! Each chapter brings a little twist!!

Great plot! Funny throughout!!!

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