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Rob Harris grew up in the Forest of Dean but now lives in Oxfordshire with his wife and daughter.

His first novel, The Absurd Life of Barry White, was published in 2024 by Bloodhound Books. The sequel, Barry White is Still Absurd, is AVAILABLE NOW.

Rob previously wrote about the rare highs and frequent lows of being a committed but ultimately frustrated village cricketer in Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?, which was published in 2021 by Pitch.

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Rich

Reviewer - Barry White is Still Absurd

"Absolutely loved this book, an homage to the helpless majority who just want a quiet life. It's classic farce, but with a 21st century setting, a cast of misfits, chancers and even a dancing bear! Looking forward to the next one, it could be the Welsh Dublin trilogy..."

Alyson R

Reviewer - Barry White is Still Absurd

"After the phenomenal ending to book one, you would be forgiven in wondering if the second story could match it – well it does! There are many wonderful and lovable characters involved here but one of my absolute favourites is Romeo’s new pal amour, the feisty hard drinking Delores – she’s quite a gal! This is another lovely story and I am looking forward to reading the third part of the trilogy!"

Patricia Dixon, best-selling author

- The Absurd Life of Barry White

"I have to tell you about this book! It’s going to be in my Top 10 this year. I can hand on heart tell you that this is THE funniest book I have ever read. Seriously, I laughed out loud so many times. It’s genuinely hilarious, but with an undercurrent of warmth and humility, plus it’s full of down-to-earth (if not a bit bonkers) characters. If you enjoyed films like The Full Monty, Billy Elliot, The Bank of Dave, and you’re looking for something a bit different to your usual read, then give this a go. I guarantee Barry White will make you smile."

Iain Batchelor, actor

Narrator of audiobook - The Absurd Life of Barry White

"I had such a blast narrating this one - Rob’s writing has the ability to deliver poignancy, off-the-wall absurdity and acerbic Welsh wit, all in the space of a paragraph; one particular description of a desperate run for the try line in a certain rugby match had me doing multiple retakes on account of my own laughter! Big, bold characters with a lot of heart - if you’re fan of 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙬𝙣, 𝙂𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙮, 𝙐𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧; rugby fans, this one’s for you!"

D Robinson

Reviewer - The Absurd Life of Barry White

"Is nothing sacred? Not in this laugh out loud comedy by Rob Harris. He targets everything and everyone, and hits the bullseye with every shot. If you read one comic novel this year, make it 'The Absurd Life Of Barry White'."

Teresa

Reviewer - The Absurd Life of Barry White

"If I had to sum up this book in just one word, it would be adorable. The storyline was great and extremely believable, one minute you are chuckling with laughter and emotional the next. The relationship Barry had with his mother was so old school but simply divine. It certainly had me hooked and wanting more. This is the first book I have read by this author and I can’t wait to read more."

Kim Bailey, racehorse trainer

- Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

"I have just finished reading a really lovely cricket book called Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli? If you would like to meander through life with a cricket story then this is one you should read."

David Potter, Scottish sportswriter

- Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

"This is a truly splendid book, written by a man whom all cricket enthusiasts can easily identify with. The author deserves any amount of praise for an excellent book."

Michael Calvin, sports journalist

- Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

"Lovely read on a lovely afternoon. Gentle and genial in parts, confessional in others."

Phil S

club cricketer - Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

"A beautifully written book that I enjoyed immensely. It was funny, it was sad, it was emotional, it shocked. It flowed from page to page then reversed itself and made me feel how important cricket was and is in our lives."

Daisy Hollands - Review - The Absurd Life of Barry White

08/29/2024

"I have shed tears over this book. Read it. You won’t regret it. I need more from this author."

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Coffee & Kindle Review - The Absurd Life of Barry White

08/09/2024

'I Would highly recommend this. Some chapters had me laughing so much, it is so well written, but also some very tender moments too."

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Eva Edge - Review - The Absurd Life of Barry White

07/13/2024

"Dialogues in this book are just a pure gem! Barry's first GP scene, OMG! I could not stop laughing! Seriously, this is just mad funny!"

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Cricketweb.net - Review of Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

12/09/2021

Read cricket book reviewer Martin Chandler's in-depth assessment

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Andrew Roberts - Review of Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

06/07/2021

Cricket statistician Andrew runs his trusty eye over Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

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Yahoo Over Cow Corner - Review of Won't You Dance for Virat Kohli?

04/05/2021

The thoughts and musings of cricket blogger Hector Cappelletti

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New book deal with Bloodhound

Happy to say Bloodhound Books have agreed to publish my next book in 2026. It's something different to 'Barry White' but should hopefully appeal to anyone who enjoyed those two books.

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