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The Satsuma Complex

Written by: Bob Mortimer
Narrated by: Sally Phillips, Bob Mortimer
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Publisher's Summary

*WINNER OF THE BOLLINGER EVERYMAN WODEHOUSE PRIZE FOR COMIC FICTION 2023*

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

‘Funny, clever and sweet’– Sunday Times

‘The much loved comic proves adept at noirish fiction in a debut whose surrealist humour sets it apart’ – Observer

My name is Gary. I’m a thirty-year-old legal assistant with a firm of solicitors in London. To describe me as anonymous would be unfair but to notice me other than in passing would be a rarity. I did make a good connection with a girl, but that blew up in my face and smacked my arse with a fish slice.

Gary Thorn goes for a pint with a work acquaintance called Brendan. When Brendan leaves early, Gary meets a girl in the pub. He doesn’t catch her name, but falls for her anyway. When she suddenly disappears without saying goodbye, all Gary has to remember her by is the book she was reading: The Satsuma Complex. But when Brendan goes missing, Gary needs to track down the girl he now calls Satsuma to get some answers.

And so begins Gary’s quest, through the estates and pie shops of South London, to finally bring some love and excitement into his unremarkable life…

A thrilling story with a cast of unforgettable characters, The Satsuma Complex is the brilliantly funny smash hit first novel by bestselling author and comedian Bob Mortimer.

©2022 Bob Mortimer (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, UK
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"Like Spike Milligan, Mortimer has managed to use a novel for his distinctive comedic voice." (The Telegraph)

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just love Bob Mortimer

I've listened to his autobiography first and was quite happy to identify that he'd leaned on personal characteristics to flesh out his main character. it's a wonderful fictional tale, all read in Bob's own wonderfully comforting voice. His conversations with a broad Geordie speaking squirrel and well worn expressions repeated are just simply fun. His humor is well placed and I'd listen to anything he write because he's Bob.

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Quintessential Bob and Sally

The narration MAKES this book. I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it as much if I just read the paper copy. (And I struggle with listening to audiobooks….my mind wanders….) I loved this audio book.

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If you love Bob Mortimer…

You’ll absolutely enjoy every moment of his reading of his well written, crafty little tale. Characters are unique but easily imagined. Great dialogue and descriptions, inner monologues are priceless!

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Good crime story, with classic Mortimer comedy

I really liked this book. I’m relatively new to mysteries, but tend to the “cosy” kind. This one feels cosy, despite the council estate setting. And lots of classic Bob Mortimer lines throughout. The main character is a sort of Mortimer stand-in, a lawyer who never found a Vic Reeves to partner with. Great fun!

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Loved every second

This story is charming in every way, funny and heartfelt in equal measure. The performances by Mortimer and Phillips are perfection. I loved this story from start to finish.

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Absolutely wonderful

Great story line. Very well preformed as well. I would definitely recommend this audiobook to my friends and family.

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Loved it

I loved the story, love Bob’s voice. Everything was perfect and fun. Can’t wait for the next one.

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