I love a bit of Bob Mortimer, and this book contains his signature absurdist humour and gift for story telling.

That said, it's obvious this is a first foray into writing. It got a bit much / less funny as it continued in the same vein. It's a pretty standard comedy mystery, with some legitimately funny observational gems scattered throughout.

I'm looking forward to the next one which seems to have better reviews and I imagine doesn't suffer from the first-novel-itis.

Also, far too many sweats were got on.