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I've had some pretty bad New Year's Eves in my life. But this one was officially... The! Worst! Ever!

My wife had just given birth to a baby that wasn't mine. My son had just walked out on his bride-to-be on the eve of their wedding. And my old dear was making threats of revenge against me for allowing her to choke on the olive from her breakfast Martini.

Throw into the mix three infant sons who were banned from every public park and children's play centre in the city; a father who was working with dodgy Russian business interests to put himself in the Taoiseach's office; and a daughter who was about to do something truly shocking - even by her standards.

But then, one day, totally out of the blue, I received a very unexpected phone call...

And let's just say that Schmidt got real.

 Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Satire Funny Comedy Witty Feel-Good

Critic reviews

Paul Howard is one of the funniest writers in the land
Hilarious
Ross is a national institution, and his adventures continue to chart the foibles and fortunes of modern-day Dublin with wicked humour and sharp observation
All stars
Most relevant
Loved this. On par with all the other books in the series. Would love to see all of the series recorded!

Excellent as Usual

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As always Ross you made me laugh. I am looking forward to the next one already.

Loved it.

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I love reading all Rock books, but it was just amazing to hear Rory Nolan bring Ross to life in such an excellent delivery.
I would love all the books to be put into audiobook format.
This is a great book, I have come to expect nothing less from Paul Howard. The character development has stayed true to self throughout years of writing and this book is no different. You will belly laugh your way through this one.
Thank you for always delivering!

Hilarious

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As per usual with Ross it was mental non PC and bloody fantastic - I actually feel part of his family.
Nick

Ross meister General

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This book is as good as medicine, even for a Northsider like myself, if you need a good laugh. The narrator is sooo brilliant and funny. I can’t wait to “stort” the next one. Jaysus, I’m speaking like a Southsider now.

Pissing myself laughing

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