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The Clementine Complex

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Gallstone removal surgery is performed under general anaesthetic, meaning you will be asleep for the whole operation. I'm American and have no idea who Bob Mortimer is, but apparently he's some comedic genius across the pond. Now he's written a book that is supposed to be as good as Richard Osman and Nita Prose's works, whom I both love.

DEBUT British comedian and memoirist Mortimer's ( And Away) fiction debut is filled with witty dialogue and a distinctive quirkiness. On the evening that unassuming legal assistant Gary meets his coworker Brendan at the local pub, he also hits it off with an intriguing, book-reading stranger who leaves without giving Gary her name. However, she leaves behind her book, The Clementine Complex. Confused by her hasty departure but unsurprised due to what he considers his ordinariness, Gary keeps the book and heads home. After learning the next day that Brendan is missing and possibly deceased, Gary decides that finding the mystery woman is the only way he can clear his own name while also getting justice for Brendan. Armed with the book she left behind and a description of her bicycle, Gary starts asking questions. Recruiting his oddball neighbor Grace and her dog Lassoo for assistance, Gary stumbles into a world of corruption that leaves him wondering whom he can trust. VERDICT This whodunit's memorable characters help set it apart from more traditional crime fiction. Will appeal to readers who appreciate a healthy dose of eccentric humor with their murder mysteries. —Lucinda Ward Library Journal Speak with your Consultant in more detail about what your recovery timeline will look like for you following anal fistula surgery. Almost abandoned as Bob struggled with the narration initially, but I realised I had a bit of a silly grin on my face so persevered. Contains the funniest description of somebody having a bath that you're ever likely to read." —Daily ExpressThe story is "about a bloke who's wife leaves him but maybe she's been taken, he's got to find out" Mortimer explained. "On the way he utilises a very long shoe to solve the mystery. It's a great book!"

Gary’s imagination, visual descriptions of people’s looks and attire and self depreciation are endearing from the start. Never have I read such hilarious commentary about prosaic day to day concerns including ‘my favourite urinal’ and imagining a dog called Lengthy Parsnips. There was a near miss of tea spitting following a guffaw regarding Gary’s blunt thoughts regarding the cover illustration of The Satsuma Project. Not an opinion I share! I thought if I did the same character, I'll just write the same book," he said. "So I thought, you know, go do something different."

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This was such a weird book, I think I ultimately came to suspend belief and embraced it for what it was. So many plot points that were unbelievable, and the squirrels just pushed it over the edge for me. Quirky, yet forgettable. If not this may result in receiving fines from our ANPR system. If you are unsure how to do this, please call or ask a member of the team. Related Treatments

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