The Satsuma Complex

Written by Bob Mortimer and Sally Phillips

Narrated by Bob Mortimer

*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 page-turning 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.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK
• Release date: Oct 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9781398521223

Bob Mortimer

Bob Mortimer trained as solicitor before a chance encounter with Vic Reeves in the 1980s led to a successful career in comedy as half of the duo Reeves and Mortimer. His screen credits include Shooting Stars, Big Night Out, Catterick, and most recently, Gone Fishing. He is the author of the acclaimed, bestselling memoir, And Away…, and his first novel, The Clementine Complex. He’s on Twitter and Instagram as @RealBobMortimer.

Reviews for The Satsuma Complex

[Danielle Hennessy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Blooming brilliant! Need I say more? Yes?
Well,

*Written by a comedy genius.
*Thriller/Mystery
*Romance
*Hilarious - Felt like I didn’t stop laughing until the very last word!
*A talking and very insightful squirrel! ?️

Honestly one of the funniest & beautifully bizarre books I’ve read.
I can’t wait for Bob’s next book. ?

[Paul Newman · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed it. Bit slow for me, but good overall. I might want to think around that.

[Ženija Minka · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I was slightly skeptical going in, but I ended up really enjoying it and wanting to keep listening. What a joy!

[Gloriana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Being familiar with Bob Mortimer’s style of comedy from watching Brit panel shows, I was very excited to learn about this book! Especially when it was compared to another Brit comedian who writes cozy murder mysteries, Richard Osman and his excellent Thursday Murder Club series.

This is very silly but also surprisingly poignant in parts. I would definitely read more of this became a series!

[Kristi Neal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A fun book to listen to. Lots of twists and turns which kept me entertained. Offbeat and unexpected.

[DR BERNARD · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quirky humorous story. A thoroughly enjoyable read. A must read

[JamesGunnNorquay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very funny and endearing. I hope Bob keeps writing fiction like this.

[Tom Carnduff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Would recommend. It was entertaining and a good story to follow.

[Ben Michelsen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic. Great narration, hilarious and interesting. A really good blend of comedy and intrigue.

[Camille Sindell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Cleverest book I’ve listened to in years. Terrific narration. Adorably twisted!

[d-fbuser-27840196 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Was that supposed to be funny? Don't know which was more dull...the narrative or the narrator. Don't waste your time.

[Andrew Farnsworth · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Straightforward thriller with the quirky characters that you'd expect from Mortimer. Just OK.