Frank and Red: The 'warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good' story of an unlikely friendship.

Name: Frank and Red: The 'warm-hearted, weepy, riotously funny, feel-good' story of an unlikely friendship.
Price: 0.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (12001 reviews)
Author: Matt Coyne

by Matt Coyne

Contemporary Fiction

4.6 (12,001)

4.6 stars from 12,001 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

Published by Headline Publishing GroupPublished 2024-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want a book that makes you laugh out loud and then blindsides you with genuine emotion without being manipulative.
You're drawn to stories about outsiders finding connection, especially across age gaps or life circumstances that shouldn't work.
You appreciate British humour mixed with real heartbreak, and you're not afraid of a good cry as long as it feels earned.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven narratives with high stakes or external conflict. This is character work, full stop.
You find child characters annoying or find it hard to read from a six-year-old's perspective, even occasionally.
You're looking for romance or conventional relationship drama. This is about a very specific kind of love, and it's not romantic.

About this book

Frank and Red tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two people whose lives intersect unexpectedly. Frank is an elderly man who has withdrawn from the world. He lives as a recluse, estranged from his son and friends, and speaks to the memory of his dead wife, Marcie. When Red, a six-year-old boy, moves in next door, their lives begin to change. Red is adjusting to his parents' separation, a new school, and bullying from a classmate. Curious and talkative, Red reaches out across the fence that separates their gardens. Their friendship becomes transformative for both of them, affecting the course of their lives in unexpected ways.

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$0.99 – $9.99

Currently on sale at $0.99 — 90% off peak. Price has dropped 9 times over the last 2 years. Goes on sale roughly every 94 days. Typically stays discounted for 494 days.

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Currently around #39K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 51% recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 12,001 reviews

Gaining approximately 456 new reviews per month. Reader interest is accelerating. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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