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Frolic: Adventures of a Nudist in Training
A nudist park wasn’t exactly where Brian thought he’d be at thirty-four. But homeless, jobless, and about to be divorced, it’s where he ends up. Living in his grandmother’s trailer, whiling away the days in a drunken stupor, his elderly neighbor gardening totally starkers.
A self-confessed ‘textile’ and alcohol enthusiast, he is at a crossroads in life. But when the park’s future comes under threat, Brian finds himself desperate to save his new home and the rest of its aging residents.
Over time he becomes drawn to these extraordinary people, where no one cares how much money you earn or what you look like. Where people are free to be themselves as nature intended.
A self-confessed ‘textile’ and alcohol enthusiast, he is at a crossroads in life. But when the park’s future comes under threat, Brian finds himself desperate to save his new home and the rest of its aging residents.
Over time he becomes drawn to these extraordinary people, where no one cares how much money you earn or what you look like. Where people are free to be themselves as nature intended.
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156 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2021
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October 29, 2021
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I’m always drawn to unique book with its unique concept and Frolic was the exactly like that. Frolic was cozy and fun humorous fiction that revolved around adventure of Brian at nudist park that turned him into from textile to nudist in making.
The story revolved around concept of nudity, perception against it, joy of being free and safe, body confidence, close-knit community, friendship, and love.
Character and park introduction in the beginning of book was amazing. This was more character driven than plot driven.
Best part of the book the setting. I enjoyed reading clothing optional Deep Valley nudist park, its history and rules, its layout, how membership worked, its “book of shame”, and how lack of new membership and young blood was affecting finance of the park, their terminology ‘textile’ for person preferring clothes…. but best of all was the community. They all were friendly and happier, greeted everyone they come across, member and nonmembers alike, strictly following rules of keeping eye contact, no leering, staring or public arousal or misbehavior making it safe for both women and kids.
I loved the way author portrayed concept of nudity and body confidence, people’s wrong perception against nudity and how taking off clothes makes people come close to nature, stripped of status and judgement, making everyone feel equal and united that we fail to feel with clothes. This was inspired from author’s personal experience and it reflected well here.
Overall, Frolic was fun, cozy, refreshing and feel-good fiction with well written portrayal of concept of nudity.
I recommend this if you love,
cozy plot
drama-free story
concept of nudity
amazing setting
close-knit community
exploring other places for nudist
Disclaimer – I received eARC from publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to publisher.
I’m always drawn to unique book with its unique concept and Frolic was the exactly like that. Frolic was cozy and fun humorous fiction that revolved around adventure of Brian at nudist park that turned him into from textile to nudist in making.
The story revolved around concept of nudity, perception against it, joy of being free and safe, body confidence, close-knit community, friendship, and love.
Character and park introduction in the beginning of book was amazing. This was more character driven than plot driven.
Best part of the book the setting. I enjoyed reading clothing optional Deep Valley nudist park, its history and rules, its layout, how membership worked, its “book of shame”, and how lack of new membership and young blood was affecting finance of the park, their terminology ‘textile’ for person preferring clothes…. but best of all was the community. They all were friendly and happier, greeted everyone they come across, member and nonmembers alike, strictly following rules of keeping eye contact, no leering, staring or public arousal or misbehavior making it safe for both women and kids.
I loved the way author portrayed concept of nudity and body confidence, people’s wrong perception against nudity and how taking off clothes makes people come close to nature, stripped of status and judgement, making everyone feel equal and united that we fail to feel with clothes. This was inspired from author’s personal experience and it reflected well here.
Overall, Frolic was fun, cozy, refreshing and feel-good fiction with well written portrayal of concept of nudity.
I recommend this if you love,
cozy plot
drama-free story
concept of nudity
amazing setting
close-knit community
exploring other places for nudist
Disclaimer – I received eARC from publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks to publisher.
December 9, 2023
It's not worth a review. I don't have anything positive to say about this storyline.
December 12, 2021
An Okay Novel for Cottontails
If the reader knows nothing about nudism or the naturist lifestyle, this might provide an introduction to the subject.
As a nudist myself, I felt his preoccupation with specific anatomical parts a bit much. While his experience may differ greatly from my own, it never was such a transition for me from the beginning. It just wasn't the big deal he describes here.
The story overall is interesting, and covers topics that affect nudism in general with the voice of an experienced nudist who has a working knowledge of his topic.
Well done overall, and I enjoyed the read.
If the reader knows nothing about nudism or the naturist lifestyle, this might provide an introduction to the subject.
As a nudist myself, I felt his preoccupation with specific anatomical parts a bit much. While his experience may differ greatly from my own, it never was such a transition for me from the beginning. It just wasn't the big deal he describes here.
The story overall is interesting, and covers topics that affect nudism in general with the voice of an experienced nudist who has a working knowledge of his topic.
Well done overall, and I enjoyed the read.
February 13, 2022
Nothing to Hide Here
I really enjoyed this book. Entertaining, smooth, great characters and their adventures. Just the kind of neighborhood I'd love to live in and the kind of people I'd enjoying meeting. Things move right along in this story, and I was never bored. Nervous and worried for my new friends a few times, maybe. But everything seemed likely to come out OK in the end. Did things? Read and find out. I'll be watching (chastely, not creepily) for any followup tales...
I really enjoyed this book. Entertaining, smooth, great characters and their adventures. Just the kind of neighborhood I'd love to live in and the kind of people I'd enjoying meeting. Things move right along in this story, and I was never bored. Nervous and worried for my new friends a few times, maybe. But everything seemed likely to come out OK in the end. Did things? Read and find out. I'll be watching (chastely, not creepily) for any followup tales...
November 1, 2021
More like an enhanced diary but maybe a first effort? Enjoyed the place setting as I have spent time in every place noted.
July 9, 2025
A realistic humorous story
A great read, that I can relate to in my life. For a change a realistic story about naturism, without pushing the boundaries.
A great read, that I can relate to in my life. For a change a realistic story about naturism, without pushing the boundaries.
September 27, 2025
Goodread
This was a very easy to read story and depict naturism very well in good taste I enjoyed reading this story.
This was a very easy to read story and depict naturism very well in good taste I enjoyed reading this story.
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