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Aleksandr Orlov
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Book Description

28 Oct 2010

Aleksandr Orlov has become one of the most loved figures in British culture and his catchphrase - Simples! - can be heard from the playground to the office. Written in his inimitable voice (as dictated to his sidekick Sergei), his autobiography will offer the same humour as his TV ads, giving us the full story of his ancestor's Journey of Courageousness from the Kalahari to Russia, the low-down on his life as entrepreneur and founder of comparethemeerkat.com and his love of grubs and cravats.

'My name is Aleksandr Orlov. I live and make work in Moscow. I have a success business. I have a mansion decorate with many fine things. I have a naturally majestic posture. But I would have none of these things if it were not for my family. This book is dedicated to them. I also wish to inspire next generation of young businesskats. I am hope that this book will show what can come of courage, hard work and a good fur-care regime. I am also hope that with royalties I will be able to re-marble roof on Orlov family mansion'


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Ebury Press; Reprint edition (28 Oct 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0091940508
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091940508
  • Product Dimensions: 16 x 1.4 x 21.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (234 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,556 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"Aleksandr Orlov is the nation's favourite meerkat and hopes to re-marble the family mansion with this fully illustrated autobiography. Detailing the escape of his ancestors from the Kalaharia and sharing anecdotes of fame generated from his Compare the meerkat TV adverts, his writing is fun and absorbing." (Daily Express 20101217)

"A Simples Life is funny, sweet and clever. This fictional 'autobiography' is a cheering immigrant adventure with illustration, puns and a hilariously skilful mangling of the English language." (Daily Mirror 20101217)

"the best Christmas book by a made up author... laugh-out-loud" (Independent on Sunday 20101219)

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The hilarious autobiography of the nation's favourite meerkat

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109 of 114 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simples - It's a fun read! 15 Nov 2010
By Aiden
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having read all of the negative reviews of this book I couldn't help but think that those people were taking this book far too seriously. Seeing how much of a popular icon Aleksandr Orlov was, it was only natural for his creators to look for ways to branch out and cash in on any other possible success they could harbour, wouldn't any smart businessman?
Point aside, this book is very entertaining. It's written in the grammatical style of Aleksandr (it'll have you speaking along with it in your head to his accent, trust me!) and peppered with humour of all kinds, at least one of which is bound to suit your taste. As well as this the book also features images that won't fail to make you laugh as well, so overall there's a wide variety of things in the book to keep you reading if they don't keep you laughing as well.
My personal experience with this book was once of complete enjoyment, my friends all loved it as well when I showed them it, and I'd highly recommend others to buy it because, for the price it is, it's fantastic value.
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97 of 102 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Brilliant 29 Oct 2010
By M. Dowden HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a huge fan of the adverts and so I just had to get this book as an early Christmas present for myself. I know I have now read it, but I still haven't touched the chocolate that I also got for myself, which will remain unopened until Christmas Day.

Aleksandr Orlov in his inimitable style takes us back in time to his ancestors in the Kalahari Desert and why they had to leave; their journey to Russia, their war against Mongis Khan and his Mongoose Horde, and on to starting up the comparethemeerkat company. Aleksandr's family have definitely been through bad times as well as the good, and the start of the company initially semed like it would flop.

Aleksandr then tells us about his life, and you soon see why he is the world's most loved Russian oligarch. A tale of love, heroism and entrepeneurialship there is much here to make you laugh and weep. A story of our times, Aleksandr shows how to make it in today's world. What will be next for him? I have heard rumours that he will be taking over the hit show 'The Apprentice'. This book is full of illustrations, mainly photos, but also the ground plans of his mansion.

This book is bound to be appearing in many a persons Christmas stocking this year so make sure that people know you want it, or buy it now.
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120 of 129 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not for reading on public transport! 28 Oct 2010
By teribus
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It is lovely to read something that makes you laugh out loud (but not on public transport - ask me how I know). A very cleverly written book and the illustrations are great. A treat for all fans of Aleksander and Sergei.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Simples!
If you have been taken by the meerkat saga, this will fill a hole. It give me giggles and enjoyment.
Published 4 hours ago by pk
5.0 out of 5 stars Simples!
The title says it all - I read this book myself and gave it to a Russian student learning English and we both found it hilarious!
Published 27 days ago by C. de Tourcey
5.0 out of 5 stars Simples
It was given as a present which was well received. I did ha e a quick look and it was great fun.
Published 1 month ago by jacqui Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars this is very good
i chose this this rating because the book was bought for my husband, he loves meercats.HE also bought one copy for a friend.
Published 1 month ago by joan whitaker
4.0 out of 5 stars Simply funny
I bought this book for a present and have to say it is really funny and entertaining.
Good illustrations and good overall book for a good price.
Published 2 months ago by Juan Hidalgo-Saavedra Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars a simples life
i love this book. couldnt stop laughing all the way through it. after reading it i then passed it onto my sister, who by the way hasnt given it me back, naughty
Published 2 months ago by mrs j gaucher
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
I love the mearkats and this book is very entertaining although there are a few holes in the plot :-)
Published 2 months ago by mike
5.0 out of 5 stars SIMPLES
cant you tell im a big fan somebody has a great mind the book is great the company is great
Published 2 months ago by philip patten
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun book
This is a great fun book and definately worth a read :)
It just puts a smile on your face
Published 3 months ago by Jessica-Faye
5.0 out of 5 stars grandkids love it
grandkids absolutely love it play it in the car,on their own players,they hear it over and over and never tire of it
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Dt Scrivens
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