Product Description

This is a story about a Roman Catholic priest who runs his North London parish whilst harbouring an almighty secret: he doesn't believe in God. This doesn't stop him from being hugely successful, if a little unconventional in his work. He raises money by driving a London taxi and everything is going well until Sarah hops into his cab and into his life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #66137 in Books
• Published on: 2002-02-07
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 336 pages

Stephen Fry
'A dazzling first novel - funny, thoughtful and original'

Review
'FATHER FRANK is a warm, funny, blisteringly good read that has the angels on its side' (Tony Parsons )

'A dazzling first novel - funny, thoughtful and original' (Stephen Fry )

'Refreshing' (Adele Parks )

'A light-hearted comic novel with the feel-good factor of an Ealing comedy, and some cracking one-liners' (Greg Eden, Bertrams in The Bookseller )

'The only novel I've ever read that tackles the fundamental issues of God, Irishness, advertising, love and cab driving all at once. Fast-moving, witty and highly digestible, it slips down like a fresh Eucharist wafer' (Tim Lott )

‘Original and comedic…very cool, very pithy’ (Express )

'Warm, tender, funny and engaging from start to finish. It’s full of sharply-written dialogue, filled with characters you can take to your heart, and driven by a classic will they/won’t they narrative' (Scotsman )

Express
‘Original and comedic…very cool, very pithy'

Customer Reviews

God has a sense of humour!!
This is a hilarious novel about a young lad who enters the priesthood by default. Father Frank himself is flawed, very human in every sense of the word and very clever. The book will have you laughing until your sides ache and i am certain there are a few more people signing up to study 'theology' by the 'Father Frank Method' - i.e. keep an open mind, your feet firmly on the ground, do your best for people and be able to see the funnier side of life. Thank God for Father Frank and I am certain he really is out there, somewhere...I married him!

just loved it
I thoroughly enjoyed both of Paul Burke's books. The characters were so sweet and lovable, I wanted them to be real so that I could have them as friends.

I read Untorn Tickets first, on a plane, and spent the second half of my flight itching to get off so that I could buy Father Frank! And it was even better than I hoped for.

I've never written a review in my life, but I really wanted to recommend these two books to everyone. I found the stories original, engaging, well written, with a plot you couldn't predict for love or money. I hope we get more Paul Burke soon!

A remarkable first novel
This book is laugh-out-loud funny, but also incredibly poinient and heartwarming. I fell in love with Frank Dempsey and his accidental journey into the priesthood. A fast paced story with a happy ending to boot.