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Theroux The Keyhole

When the world went weird (and so did I)

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Theroux The Keyhole

By: Louis Theroux
Narrated by: Louis Theroux
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Come round to Louis Theroux’s house where the much-loved TV documentary-maker, podcaster and bestselling author of Gotta Get Theroux This finds himself in unexpected danger . . .

Like millions of others, Louis’ plans were mothballed by the onset of Covid. Unable to escape to the porn sets, prisons and maximum-security psychiatric units that are his usual journalistic beat, he began reporting on a location even more full of pitfalls and hostile objects of inquiry: his own home during a pandemic.

Theroux the Keyhole is an honest, hilarious and ultimately heartwarming diary of the weirdness of family life in Covid World. A wife intolerant of his obsession with Joe Wicks’ daily workouts. Two teenage sons, inseparable from their videogames, for whom he is increasingly 'cringe'. A five-year-old happily spamming out videos on his own new TikTok account while on holiday with his oblivious family.

Louis also describes how he launches his podcast, Grounded, finally gets to the US to film a new Joe Exotic documentary and aims his sights on the latest incarnation of the far right in a world becoming radicalized by social media. Theroux the Keyhole is Louis at his insightful best, as he faces unforeseen new challenges and wonders why it took a pandemic for him to learn that what really matters in life is right in front of him.

Read by Louis Theroux, in his usual witty style.

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He just has a sincere desire to understand people.

Even against the horrific backdrop of Covid, [this] book is all the more charming, and blackly amusing, for it.

All stars
Most relevant
I absolutely loved listening to this!!
Honest, relateable and a true insight into a strange time for humanity.

Sensational!

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Rugged, earthy, authentic, practical timeless quality, everyday comfort. Mate, thank you for sharing your soul. This is your most important work yet.

Blundstone Boots

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Overall l did enjoy this book.
Initially l found myself smiling and having a giggle listening to LT.
I didn't continue listening and returned after a long period of time.
It became a bit moany for my mood...and LT seemed to be a bit bored 🤷‍♀️
I still gave it 4 stars as overall it was interesting and l really do enjoy LT.

Off to a great start...

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Good that is is narrated by Louis, fun to listen, good to relate to.

Easy to listen and relate - Louis rocks

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Louis bravely lays open his family life during Covid lockdown, cooped up with two late teens and a five year old, plus his feisty and intelligent wife. Thank you for being so brave to share this, Louis. It really does capture how real life requires of us not only love and commitment, but a willingness to look at your own failings and take stock. God, we love our kids, but it ain’t easy, even in the best of times. And that’s without lockdown. Glad you and your loved ones made it. Thanks for making all of us with the same challenges feel a bit better about getting there-oux (see what I did there *cough*)

Heartfelt about a hard journey through Covid

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