The Second Coming of Saint Frank

By: Simon Carr

Narrated by: Jason Sharp

Frank has questions, many questions.

Startled to learn that his wife did not die after smoking mushrooms, in their mushroom smoker and burning the house down, Frank sets off on a quest to find her, and the many answers to the many questions that he has about her disappearance.

The quests just keep coming, as there’s trouble in paradise, a rogue saint, Saint Charlie, has quit his job as a saint, and he’s come to Earth to make the world his domain.

Frank must battle the rouge Saint Charlie, find his wife, save everyone because everyone except him seems to be rubbish at not needing saving, but he cant do it alone, Frank must find help, and as everyone but him on Earth appears to be rubbish at this sort of caper, he must look, somewhere else.

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A Quixotic, Mixed-Up World

I was entertained by this story. I thought it was understandable why Saint Frank would set out on a quest looking for the wife he had previously thought was dead. I enjoyed the weird and wacky worldbuilding, and all the creative and unusual characters. I liked the humorous dialogue and events which engendered many laugh-out-loud moments. This story ended on a cliffhanger, and I'm looking forward to the next book with great anticipation. I enjoyed Jason Sharp's narration, as his performance was entertaining. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.

So.....where is Margaret?

Margaret's not dead. Where is she? Saint Frank has to find her. He meets all sorts of road blocks and twists and turns. So funny. So clever. Interesting characters. A fun escape.

Narrated by Jason Sharp. He really puts expression and slant on this crazy dialogue. 5 stars for him as well. My issue was that he read it so fast my slow brain couldn't keep up. My next slower setting was at 70% which was actually too slow. Just can't please me.

Confusion, sarcasm, and reluctant heroism!

The Second Coming of Saint Frank by Simon Carr was a strange and funny story and kept me genuinely entertained. Jason Sharp’s narration brought Frank’s confusion, sarcasm, and reluctant heroism to life in the best way possible. I especially enjoyed how Frank’s search for his very-much-alive wife spiraled into a wild mess involving a rogue saint trying to take over Earth.

Laugh-out-loud hilarity - by Shana W

If you enjoy irreverence, absurdity, and laugh-out-loud hilarity, this is the book for you! Simon Carr is the master at writing outrageous and twisted plots, filled with bizarre characters, unpredictability, quirky humour and funny banter. I enjoyed Saint Frank's newest adventure, and I have to say that I really love his flying cow. I'm looking forward to the next installment in this series, especially since this book ends on a cliffhanger.

UPDATE for audiobook:
I was able to reread this story by listening to the narration done by Jason Sharp. It made the book even that much more entertaining! He read with good expression and pacing. I found myself laughing out loud! 5 stars for the audiobook.
I received an audiobook copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.