Based on your book
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.
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Like Mortimer, Osman uses sharp British wit and observational humor to drive a compelling mystery. Both books feature an unlikely group of protagonists and a charming, lighthearted tone that masks a well-constructed plot.
This novel shares the whimsical, slightly surreal energy found in The Satsuma Complex. It follows an everyday man thrust into extraordinary, often absurd circumstances through a series of comical coincidences.
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While darker in its espionage themes, Herron's writing possesses a similar dry, cynical British humor and focuses on 'misfit' characters who are often overlooked by society, much like Gary in Mortimer's debut.
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Fans of the socially awkward yet observant narrative voice in The Satsuma Complex will appreciate Molly the maid. Both books feature a protagonist who sees the world differently and becomes entangled in a mystery they aren't quite prepared for.
This modern mystery relies heavily on character voice and social dynamics within a specific community. It captures the same sense of 'ordinary people in deep trouble' that makes Mortimer's work so relatable.
If you enjoyed the unique, internal monologue and the detailed observations of mundane life in Mortimer's book, Eleanor's story offers a similar blend of humor and poignant self-discovery.
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Both novels utilize a highly specific, literal-minded narrative style to uncover a mystery. The focus on small details and the protagonist's unique way of processing the world creates a very similar 'vibe'.
Backman excels at finding the humor and humanity in stressful, chaotic situations. Much like The Satsuma Complex, this book is a character-driven mystery that explores the unexpected connections between strangers.
The protagonist's quest and his highly structured, often comical approach to life mirror the 'everyman' energy of Gary. It shares the same lighthearted, fast-paced, and witty narrative voice.
This is a perfect match for readers who enjoyed the puzzle-solving aspect and the slightly eccentric British atmosphere of Mortimer's book. It uses a unique format to unravel a long-standing secret.
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