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Fat Kid Stuck in a Flume (Alan and Frankie Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ian Edwards (Author), Paul Waller (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 61 ratings
Alan Rose is a part time comedian and full time Civil Servant. He spends his days dodging work and his nights in run down comedy clubs, dreaming of the big time.
Frankie Fortune was a minor Music Hall celebrity, making a comeback on the alternative comedy scene of the 1980's, before his untimely death.
The Merton Palace Theatre, a famous old venue has fallen in to disrepair. Now a scheming property developer wants to knock it down with the help of a corrupt council official.
Two comedians. One alive. One dead. Together can they save the theatre from demolition?
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  1. Book 1 of 6
    Alan and Frankie
  2. Print length
    438 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    31 Oct. 2015
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. File size
    1.1 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B017G9PZRK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 31 Oct. 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 438 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Alan and Frankie
  • Customer reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 61 ratings

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Ian Edwards

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Ian was born in the geographical wilderness that is Earlsfield, South West London. Despite this early setback, he was considered quite a bright student. That is, until he went to secondary school, where it all fell apart. He found messing about to be much more rewarding than education, and managed to get himself expelled from school just in time to avoid taking any exams.

Ian is the author of I, Sociopath, and the co-author of the Alan and Frankie series with Paul Waller.

Ian will admit that Shelley (the sit-com from the 70s and 80s, not the poet) has been the biggest influence on his life, and avoiding hard work is, ironically, something he works really hard at, to varying degrees of success.

When he is not writing, Ian can be seen either on the terraces at AFC Wimbledon, or in the stands at Streatham Ice Hockey Club, and would very much like to own a dog.

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Customers find the book very funny and will have them laughing out loud, while also appreciating how well the characters are fleshed out. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer noting its unexpected twists and turns. Additionally, the book is easy to empathize with and would make a fantastic sitcom.

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17 customers mention ‘Humor’17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it very funny with witty jokes that will make them laugh out loud.

"...The humour is the motor that runs throughout...." Read more

"Really enjoyable and humorous read. Well written. Kept me entertained and enthralled and had to keep reading to see what happened...." Read more

"...There’s genuinely a laugh on every page and the writers have done a great job of fleshing out each character - it would have been easy to focus on..." Read more

"A great read, keeps you entertained and chuckling from start to finish. Would make a fantastic sitcom...." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Character development’12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with multiple reviews noting how the author does a great job fleshing them out, and one customer highlighting the believable dialogue.

"...A good read, well written and one that won’t frazzle your brain. Right, what’s next in Paul & Ed’s portfolio?" Read more

"Really enjoyable and humorous read. Well written. Kept me entertained and enthralled and had to keep reading to see what happened...." Read more

"...a laugh on every page and the writers have done a great job of fleshing out each character - it would have been easy to focus on the laughs and..." Read more

"...Would make a fantastic sitcom. It has well developed believable characters, and for me the South London locations are familiar territory, although..." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Readability’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read.

"...A good read, well written and one that won’t frazzle your brain. Right, what’s next in Paul & Ed’s portfolio?" Read more

"Really really enjoyed this book. An intriguing and well-executed premise sets the platform for a fun and well-paced story line...." Read more

"A great read, keeps you entertained and chuckling from start to finish. Would make a fantastic sitcom...." Read more

"I loved this book - all the different threads of the story are expertly woven together. The characters were believable, and well written...." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Ease of reading’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and empathize with the characters.

"...The characters are fun, easy to get to know and just like the people we all have in our lives...." Read more

"...I'm not in a position to judge!. It's an easy read." Read more

"Enjoyable book and easy to read. I liked the banter between the main characters...." Read more

"...It's funny, relatable and I couldn't put it down. 10 out of 10." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Story quality’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, with one mentioning its unexpected twists and turns, while another notes its gentle pace.

"I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book over the last week. A good story of how the simple folk inhabiting schools, pubs and theatres can take on the..." Read more

"...Unexpected twists and turns. Well written characters and an interesting story. Hope there's more to come!" Read more

"Really really enjoyed this book. An intriguing and well-executed premise sets the platform for a fun and well-paced story line...." Read more

"This is such an entertaining read!! It's not only the off the wall plot it's the little witty jokes that weave through the whole book...." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Pacing’3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with several noting it would make a fantastic sitcom, and one customer mentioning it would work well as a stage play.

"...Would make a fantastic sitcom...." Read more

"...Would make a great sitcom/tv series in an era crying out for fresh ideas. All bodes well for future offerings from this writing team...." Read more

"Well written, very funny, would make a good stage play. It's a must read." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Mr Thurston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fat adult stuck reading this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2022
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    I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book over the last week. A good story of how the simple folk inhabiting schools, pubs and theatres can take on the commercial bullies that seem to always get their way.
    The characters are fun, easy to get to know and just like the people we all have in our lives.
    The story is good, following a gentle pace and allowing for some of the oddities to be woven in, raising your eyebrows, scratching your head and wondering how or why it’s been included.
    The humour is the motor that runs throughout. Not always the laugh out loud (although that happens) but plenty of the shoulder shaking that gets those around you asking “what?”.
    A good read, well written and one that won’t frazzle your brain. Right, what’s next in Paul & Ed’s portfolio?
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 November 2015
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    Really enjoyable and humorous read. Well written. Kept me entertained and enthralled and had to keep reading to see what happened. Unexpected twists and turns. Well written characters and an interesting story. Hope there's more to come!
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  • dandan4525
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, funny and Frankie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2020
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    Really really enjoyed this book. An intriguing and well-executed premise sets the platform for a fun and well-paced story line. There’s genuinely a laugh on every page and the writers have done a great job of fleshing out each character - it would have been easy to focus on the laughs and leave the characterisation as an after thought. I’m really looking forward to the rest of the series (Spoiler alert: I’ve also read the second book and it doesn’t disappoint!)
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  • Nic
    3.0 out of 5 stars Different, easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 June 2016
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    Not a bad debut (I believe it's the first), and a refreshing concept. I won't spoil the plot, but in brief it follows a part-time comedian and his (& his friends') efforts to maintain a local venue which is under threat from developers... And the main character gets help from an unexpected ally. I think this is also self-published, which is great, although there were a few telling typos. I'm not one to criticise- until I've published my very own novel with not one error (never going to happen!), I'm not in a position to judge!. It's an easy read.
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  • DGE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Comedy writing at its best!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2015
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    A great read, keeps you entertained and chuckling from start to finish. Would make a fantastic sitcom. It has well developed believable characters, and for me the South London locations are familiar territory, although the exact details have been changed to protect the innocent and possibly the guilty. I hope that there will be a follow up book and possibly a broader audience for this talented writing team.
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  • Wilko
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good fun. well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 December 2015
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    Good fun. well written, and full of enjoyable moments...and one sequence that made me laugh so much I nearly missed my train
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  • CHRISTINE PEACOCK
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2015
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    I loved this book - all the different threads of the story are expertly woven together. The characters were believable, and well written. Some of the many comedy moments made me laugh out loud. Looking forward to the next book.
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  • SMc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2016
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    This is such an entertaining read!! It's not only the off the wall plot it's the little witty jokes that weave through the whole book. Definitely a good read if you want a good giggle!!
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  • The Seagull
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in Canada on 29 October 2024
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    The title alone was worthy of 5-Stars. A good debut book that was an easy read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the dry humour. Well done!
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