Frank and Red is an absolutely delightful book, filled with emotion and humour. Red is is six years old. Frank is 67. Their unlikely, yet beautiful friendship develops as both of their worlds have been turned upside down. Red has had to leave his family home, his friends, his school and his dad to move with his mum to an unknown place and live next door to a grumpy old man, Frank. Frank, is consumed with grief, he feels unable to continue with his life after losing Marcie, his wife (although she is still with him almost every day ‘in spirit form’). Frank is tied to the house, cannot venture beyond the gate, often not further than the front doorstep. When Frank and Red meet, they seem destined to be good friends and to help each other adjust to a new way of life, but the path to their new lives will not be smooth...
I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

An uplifting and emotional read that really spurs the generational discussion. This feels like a heart-warming, albeit brutal, concept that really hits the nail on the head.

Absolutely loved this book. Not many can make me laugh out loud but this one did, The two main characters Frank and Red are brilliant. Red is a typical 6 ( nearly eleven) year old, Always on the go and asking questions. Frank on the other hand is a miserable old man who hasn't yet come to terms with his wife's death. Marciec appears now and then to pass on advice or suggestions. An absolute joy to read. Highly recommended

Firstly, Frank and Red is a brilliant book that will stay with you for a long time after you finish reading it. It is also a lovely read. I cried and laughed and cried again.
It’s an odd couple book, frank being the grumpy old man who doesn’t what to speak to anyone, to Red, who is looking for a father/grandfather figure.

I know that frank and red will be a bestseller when it is published, I will be telling everyone about it.

What a lovely read. Frank, a grieving widow caught up in the hell of loss, and Red, the six year old boy next door who brings him out of his shell. Red saves Frank, Frank saves Red.
Really enjoyed this book. Easy to read, funny and incredibly warm. Just what we all need right now. Five stars. Recommend.

Unfortunately, I was unable to read this book on my mobile.
What a pity!!!
I wish you lots of luck with the book.

This book is a truly delightful book! Frank and Red are the most charming of characters making this the perfect snuggle up with a good book read 🥰

This is a true odd couple story. Frank an elderly widower and Red a precocious 6 year old are the basis of the story.
Frank's a grumpy old man and he feels like a real person, you read it and know exactly what he's like. Red is a great character too.
There are some really funny moments when they don't quite understand each others worlds. Frank's bewilderment at Red trying to explain pokemon and marvel for example.
Ultimately its a story of friendship and how the most unlikely pairings can be a success.

Frank and Red is a real feel good book. It was a joy to read. It reflects that special relationship that can occur between the young and old and how they can help and heal each other in a way no-one and nothing else can. A superb book I'm happy to recommend to anyone. Matt Coyne is definitely on my authors to be read list now.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

Frank and Red, well what can I say? Different ends of the spectrum Red a six year old learning about life and friendship Frank an elderly widower living with sadness and loneliness thrown together to help each other out and learn from each.
This book covers every emotion and is so well written Frank the grumpy old man ……but is he really and Red the beautiful innocent boy who just wants to get things right.
Read it and enjoy

What an absolute delight of a book! Frank, an older widower who hates to leave the house since losing his beloved wife, and Red, the small boy moving in next door after his mum and dad have split up, are an odd couple but a completely charming one. Both Frank, the old curmudgeon, and Red, the chatty little boy, could have been very hard to like in the wrong hands - it can be especially hard to write small children without making them either unbelievable or insufferable - but Matt Coyne has done an amazing job of making them not just likeable but loveable. All their actions make sense, the dialogue is natural, all the characters are sympathetic and the plot is really involving - the way their relationship builds is believable and lovely to see.

I just loved this book from start to finish and would love to meet up with the characters again in the future!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in return for an honest review.

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Simply delightful! A truly lovely story of a very special friendship. Frank and Red is a story of grief and loss, family separation and learning to live again - I loved the characters in this story.

Loved this book.

Frank's new neighbour has a trampoline. Frank can hear that it needs oiling. He sees the boy's head above the fence as he jumps.
Red has moved in next door to Frank after his parent's split up. It's a new start for him and his mum. But he hates his new school, he doesn't like their new house, he definitely doesn't like his dad's new girlfriend.
I raced through this story of Frank and Red, loved both of them. Would recommend this book.

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in return for my honest review

This is very different to my usual choice of thrillers ,and murder mysteries .I am glad that I stepped out of my usual genre and gave this book a try .It is a lovely feelgood book, that I really enjoyed reading .I like the humour and the characters were well drawn .It was great and kept me entertained ,I am sure other readers will enjoy this too.

What an absolutely beautiful book.
Oh my. I laughed out loud so many times, and I even had to wipe a few tears. Matt Coyne’s fiction debut is a complete work of art! His character building is absolutely divine and I fell completely in love with both grumpy Frank and adorable Red. This is going to be huge, and I will be recommending it to all my friends. Thank you NetGalley and HeadLine, this was a total delight.

After the death of his wife Frank becomes a recluse never leaving his home, then Red and his mum move in next door. Dealing with their own changes after the breakdown of the marriage. New job for mum and school for Red.
An inquisitive six year old Red doesn't know how to take no for an answer and becomes friends with the reluctant Frank. Asking all questions that adults darent Red finds out why Frank and his son aren't talking and decides that's silly.
A heart warming story that will make you smile.

Frank and Red are both wonderful characters- Red totally encompasses the personality of little kids with his inquisitive nature, abundance of questions and inability to temper his need to talk!
Frank is more complex, as befits an older man who has suffered a great loss.
Together the pair are adorable and the book is a lovely read!

The story of a budding friendship between Frank a bad tempered old man and his new neighbour Red who is six years old and has moved in next door with his mum.
A feel good story that will make you smile.
Thank you to NetGalley and Headline for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of those books that warms the heart and leaves you with the feel good factor. Beautifully written and crafted story. A great first adult fiction book by Matt Coyne.

Frank and Red initially drew me in as it seemed rather similar to A Man Called Ove. Frank and Red is better - significantly.

A heartwarming tale of friendship between 6 year old Red and grumpy old widower Frank, this novel is one of the best I've read this year. Brilliantly written, well paced and laugh out loud funny, I knew within the first 5 minutes of reading that I was going to love it.

One star deducted as the ending was rather predictable and a bit clichéd, however I highly highly recommend it. A triumph.

Thanks to NetGalley and Headline, Wildfire for the ARC.