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Jo Brand tells it like it is in her darkly comic and sharply observed novel about the things we do for love.
Billy is a lad. He's a laugh, he's loud, he behaves badly and Sarah is besotted with him. But after another 'accident' involving Billy's temper, Sarah's face and a night in the A&E, Sarah's friends Martha and Flower decide that it's time to take action. What should they do? Reason with him? Send him to anger management classes? Hire a hit man?
Billy is a lad. He's a laugh, he's loud, he behaves badly and Sarah is besotted with him. But after another 'accident' involving Billy's temper, Sarah's face and a night in the A&E, Sarah's friends Martha and Flower decide that it's time to take action. What should they do? Reason with him? Send him to anger management classes? Hire a hit man?
About the Author
Jo Brand is a stand-up comic with many TV and radio shows to her name. She is married with two children and lives in South London.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was quite looking foward to reading Jo Brand's first novel. But I found it to be slightly repetitive with regards to Flower's stand up routines and her subsequent downfalls. The chracters didn't feel rounded and by the end I still didn't feel connected with any of them. I did find it easy reading however - finishing it in a weekend, so maybe this is one for a weekend away or a long train journey.
I liked the style of writing and some parts were enough to produce a laugh out loud, I hope Jo continues to write because I think she could write something so good. I will definatley give her next book a go - fingers crossed.
I liked the style of writing and some parts were enough to produce a laugh out loud, I hope Jo continues to write because I think she could write something so good. I will definatley give her next book a go - fingers crossed.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I'm not normally a big fan of Jo - I can find her humour sometimes a little too close to the bone. Sorting Out Billy however is much more subtly funny and very realistic. The sarcasm is still evidence, but its more an ironic view than acerbic.
Overall a very good read genuinely funny in places, but genuinely reflective in others. I'd definitely recommend it.
Overall a very good read genuinely funny in places, but genuinely reflective in others. I'd definitely recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I had finished this book the only thought that was in my head was that this should be made into a film. I could almost cast actors for the different characters so vivid were my impressions. I loved this book and did laugh out loud frequently. I agree with other reviews that say that this book is written in typical Jo Brand style but I think you would still find this book funny even if you are not a big Jo Brand fan.
Some reviews have stated that the plot is thin on the ground but I think that the whole point of the book is that it is about a group of people set over a short period of time and that IS the plot.
Some reviews have stated that the plot is thin on the ground but I think that the whole point of the book is that it is about a group of people set over a short period of time and that IS the plot.
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rotten book
This book was dirty and not in good condition at all as I was lead to believe it would be. Wrapped in a bit of old brown paper. Not impressed!
Published 8 months ago by clare
Another great book by Jo Brand
I just love her books; have read them all now and can't wait for the next one.
Published 23 months ago by G. Clark
You can tell this was someone's first book
I got hook up with Jo Brand after reading "It's different for girl" but was very disappointed reading "Sorting out Billy". Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Vanessa
Where was the plot?
This book was absolute rubbish. There were several storylines that completely dissapeared and none of the characters were developed at all.
Published on 14 April 2009 by C. Floodgate
Very funny and easy to read
Really funny book, written in the typical Jo Brand style, so if you like her humour you'll love the book. Easy read, many aspects of which you can associate with yourself!! Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2009 by travelmel
The worst book I have ever read.
This book is foul, if I could have given it 0 stars I would have.
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by L. J. Newland
An amusing and easy read
'Sorting Out Billy' is essentially a novel about the friendship between three women; Martha, Flower and Sarah. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2008 by Sarah Durston
Rubbish
How can I categorise this - from absolute crap to complete crap? In any words don't buy. It's better to watch paint dry.
Published on 16 Sep 2007 by mykonos
Very enjoyable.
A very enjoyable book, with some laugh-out-loud moments, with a bit of a surprise at the end.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Published on 15 July 2006 by Paul Russell
Sorting out Billy
I really liked this book. It was very funny at times and made me laugh out loud!
I don't agree with some of the comments that the characters were not rounded I think you... Read more
I don't agree with some of the comments that the characters were not rounded I think you... Read more
Published on 5 May 2006 by Mr. David Feltham
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