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Sorting Out Billy (Hardcover)

by Jo Brand (Author)
2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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  • Hardcover: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (10 May 2004)
  • ISBN-10: 075530666X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755306664
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 452,198 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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? Martha and Flower have problems of their own: Martha is seven months pregnant by one of three possible blokes (she did this mainly to wind up her sanctimonious vicar father); and hippie Flower's career as a stand-up comic is more sit-down after some nasty encounters with south London's finest hecklers. Will Martha survive single-motherhood on a council estate in need of a peace-keeping force? Will Flower find the perfect put-down? And will they sort out Billy before he gets to them first...? Jo Brand tells it like it is in her darkly comic and sharply observed debut novel.

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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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Sorting out Billy, 10 April 2005
This review is from: Sorting out Billy (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.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly subtle, 17 Sep 2004
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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.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable., 15 Jul 2006
By Paul Russell (Stapleton, nr Darlington, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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A very enjoyable book, with some laugh-out-loud moments, with a bit of a surprise at the end.

Recommended.

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1.0 out of 5 stars 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 2 months ago by C. Floodgate

5.0 out of 5 stars 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 5 months ago by travelmel

1.0 out of 5 stars The worst book I have ever read.
This book is foul, if I could have given it 0 stars I would have.
Published 5 months ago by L. J. Newland

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 15 months ago by Snapdragon

1.0 out of 5 stars 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 21 months ago by mykonos

4.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published on 5 May 2006 by Mr. David Feltham

1.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the worst book ever written.
This is seriously the worst book I've ever read (even surpassing the latest Patricia Cornwell, Blow Fly which is truely dreadful...). Read more
Published on 29 Jul 2004 by J. Harvey

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst book ever!
I was soooo excitied when I saw this book by Jo Brand - she is my comedy hero(ine)! Unfortunately this book was not fun to read. Read more
Published on 29 Jul 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Isn't she supposed to be a comedian ?
As a stand-up comedian, I think Jo Brand is fantastic. Her humour is dry, witty, hilarious! Unfortunately, this doesn't come through her first novel. Read more
Published on 1 Jul 2004 by Sylvie

1.0 out of 5 stars A big fat disappointment
What a let-down! Sorting Out Billy is the sort of book that only gets published because it has a 'celebrity' author. As a piece of fiction it is simply shocking. Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2004

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