Friends of Dorothy
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Sandi Toksvig
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Sandi Toksvig
About this listen
The funny, wise and brilliant new novel from the star of QI and the author of Between the Stops - an instant Sunday Times bestseller
'Warm, witty and wise... the perfect balm for these turbulent times' GRAHAM NORTON
After much searching, the happily married young couple, Amber and Stevie think they have found the perfect spot in Grimaldi Square. Despite the rundown pub across the way, the overgrown garden and a decidedly nosy neighbour, number 4 is the house of their dreams. Stevie, a woman who has never left anything to chance, has planned everything so nothing can spoil their happiness. But ... upstairs in their new home, seated on an old red sofa is the woman they bought the place from - eighty-year-old foul-mouthed, straight-talking, wise-cracking Dorothy - who has decided that she's not going anywhere. It turns out that Dorothy will be only the first in a line of life-changing surprises.
Friends of Dorothy is a touching, funny novel about a family that is not biological, but logical; a story close to Sandi Toksvig's heart.
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- pc
- 15-11-24
Connections
Heartwarming tale about celebrating difference and diversity. Sandi Toksvik is a national treasure. Loved this book
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- 12-10-24
Holiday laughs
I took this on holiday and laughed a lot. I want a pint in the Onion and want to see the gardens in Gramaldi Square. Sandi enchants from start to finish. 100% recommend
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-12-24
Compassion, kindness, joy.
Such a thoughtfully written and woven story. A feel-good story, addressing some fact based issues. Everyone needs a Dorothy, stevie or amber in their lives.
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- SticksNic
- 22-10-24
Different and very enjoyable!
Can’t help but love Sandi Toksvig, she’s so incredibly talented and funny. Received a copy of this book from her live show but decided to buy it in audible so that I could listen to Sandi reading it to me!
Really enjoyed the storyline, it’s an easy listen with likeable characters.
Loved Stevie and Amber, would like a follow up book with more of them in, please…
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- Hannah
- 19-11-24
Brilliance
I did not want this book to end! Listening on audible I had no shame literally laughing out loud walking along the street. Loved the characters, such a fab story of friendship and lives intertwined to take care of one another. Would make a fab film 10/10 👏🏻 🌟
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- Tracey Brimacombe
- 06-01-25
Heart warming and funny.
Loved this book one bits will make you laugh and some bits will ke you cry. Really able listen
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- joanne woods
- 08-01-25
The honesty
Loved the funny rawness of the story, relatable. The honesty of homophobia, living with difference, the pure joy of love and being loved.
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- Jus ward
- 25-10-24
This made me laugh a lot!
I absolutely loved this book. I love Sandi Toxvig and everything she does.
the book is full of twists and turns and each one a delicious and interesting part of the story.
It's very easy to love Amber and Stevie, but Dorothy is a true star. who would have thought a story about a house that had been sold, but the previous owner refused to leave would be so good.
Sandi's narration just brings the whole thing to life. A brilliant book all round.
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- Karen Preece
- 01-11-24
everything
loved it.. I may even listen again. I laughed out loud on quite a few occasions
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- Mrs J M Meckiffe
- 07-11-24
Delightful!
What a lovely heartwarming story! We’d love to move into Grimaldi Square! Thank you Sandi- well written and read.
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