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Review by Tevis Scout -- Can I Be Frank? by Rob Wyatt
[Following is a volunteer review of "Can I Be Frank?" by Rob Wyatt.]
4 out of 4 stars
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A British young man enters the priesthood, not so much a calling as a “what else can I do?” career choice. Due to his bumbling ways, newly ordained Father Francis is not sure he will ever be assigned a parish as no one seems to want him. Luckily, or blessedly, a central Florida parish needs “new young blood” and Frank is on his way to the USA. With a rummage sale suitcase bought by dear old widowed mom, the only child of the family is sent off with more love than sense or cents.
Father Francis (please call me Frank) has been appropriately (ha!) assigned to the parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, of Palmetto Lake, Florida, and is met with more humidity and bugs than he has ever seen. His taciturn housekeeper and the colorful locals seem to speak an entirely different language. Fortunately, the Catholic mass is the same everywhere and Father Frank finds a place where he fits.
Pissing off the local “boss” and subsequently losing his entire congregation in one weekend is not the best start, and then Father Frank gets involved with immigrants and some toxic chemical poisoning of the local harvest. A hilarious read, this book has some delightfully quirky characters and wonderful turn-of-phrase conversations which are a joy to read. The newly-minted priest starts actually reading his Bible, has good intentions and an honest heart...and before you know it, the book has covered his first year in ministry and the conclusion is heart-warming. I really hope there is a sequel as this was a delightful read.
One does not have to be Catholic or religious to enjoy this read. It is, in fact, quite wonderful how the priest always starts to pray with the lofty Thee’s and Thou’s and ends up just “talking to God”, to much greater effect. Each chapter is headed by a Bible verse which in a comical way describes the unfortunate situations in which this young man finds himself. The author shows a great understanding of the true Christian heart which cares for the unfortunate.
I would rate this contemporary novel a 4 out of 4 stars as it reads easily and has been carefully edited. You will find yourself chuckling as you read, and feeling good as the story unfolds and RIGHT wins in the end. Kudos to the author for this charming novel which everyone can enjoy, and maybe walk away with a reminder to lovingly care for those less fortunate in practical ways.
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4 out of 4 stars
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A British young man enters the priesthood, not so much a calling as a “what else can I do?” career choice. Due to his bumbling ways, newly ordained Father Francis is not sure he will ever be assigned a parish as no one seems to want him. Luckily, or blessedly, a central Florida parish needs “new young blood” and Frank is on his way to the USA. With a rummage sale suitcase bought by dear old widowed mom, the only child of the family is sent off with more love than sense or cents.
Father Francis (please call me Frank) has been appropriately (ha!) assigned to the parish of Saint Francis of Assisi, of Palmetto Lake, Florida, and is met with more humidity and bugs than he has ever seen. His taciturn housekeeper and the colorful locals seem to speak an entirely different language. Fortunately, the Catholic mass is the same everywhere and Father Frank finds a place where he fits.
Pissing off the local “boss” and subsequently losing his entire congregation in one weekend is not the best start, and then Father Frank gets involved with immigrants and some toxic chemical poisoning of the local harvest. A hilarious read, this book has some delightfully quirky characters and wonderful turn-of-phrase conversations which are a joy to read. The newly-minted priest starts actually reading his Bible, has good intentions and an honest heart...and before you know it, the book has covered his first year in ministry and the conclusion is heart-warming. I really hope there is a sequel as this was a delightful read.
One does not have to be Catholic or religious to enjoy this read. It is, in fact, quite wonderful how the priest always starts to pray with the lofty Thee’s and Thou’s and ends up just “talking to God”, to much greater effect. Each chapter is headed by a Bible verse which in a comical way describes the unfortunate situations in which this young man finds himself. The author shows a great understanding of the true Christian heart which cares for the unfortunate.
I would rate this contemporary novel a 4 out of 4 stars as it reads easily and has been carefully edited. You will find yourself chuckling as you read, and feeling good as the story unfolds and RIGHT wins in the end. Kudos to the author for this charming novel which everyone can enjoy, and maybe walk away with a reminder to lovingly care for those less fortunate in practical ways.
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Can I Be Frank?
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