Robert Tries To Help

by Mike Pearson

Mental health care bear Robert finds himself balancing the role of a responsible public servant, while having feelings for his colleague Rosealea. Along the way, the two face many picaresque situations, including a romantic break to the East Coast, a complicated river cruise, and Robert's later life as a British secret agent. A literary adult comedy, Robert Tries To Help is a hilarious read intended for a mature audience.

180 pages, Hardcover

Published November 6, 2022

Reviews

[Graeme Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert Tries To Help is a brilliantly witty and sophisticated adult comedy that combines sharp humor with insightful observations on human behavior and professional life. Mike Pearson excels at crafting a protagonist, Robert, whose attempts to balance public duty with personal desires lead to a series of entertaining, picaresque adventures from romantic escapades to river cruises, and even life as a British secret agent. What stands out most is Pearson’s ability to blend absurdity, charm, and clever social commentary into a narrative that is both hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt.

This is a highly engaging, character driven literary comedy that will resonate with readers who enjoy witty, mature humor paired with memorable, eccentric characters.