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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The magic, for me, is Patrick's relationship and banter with Maisie and Grant. I really enjoyed the first 2/3rds, as it's just the three of them, but I struggled with the final third, the conflict/climax, and the dialogue between adults. I found myself cringing from secondhand embarrassment from how characters were handling themselves. And while I liked the first two thirds the most, the travelling distracted Patrick from listening and connecting with his niece and nephew. I felt disconnected from the kids as a reader, since the story was juggling the kids with its travelogue.
I think Rowley does a decent job of portraying the tension between gay men and women, and Patrick certainly doesn't come across as an angel in that regard - which is realistic - and I like the perspective that brothers and sisters won't always get along and sometimes exist to antagonize the other.
I think Rowley does a decent job of portraying the tension between gay men and women, and Patrick certainly doesn't come across as an angel in that regard - which is realistic - and I like the perspective that brothers and sisters won't always get along and sometimes exist to antagonize the other.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This one comes with the same blend of serious and funny, heartwarming and heartbreaking moments that I loved in the first Guncle book and all of Steven Rowley books.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was a fun book. Especially as an audiobook. Steven Rowley is incredible narrating his own book.
I did not read The Guncle but enough back story is included in this sequel to keep new readers like me informed. Patrick is taking his niece and nephew through Europe before heading to Lake Como where the kids' father is remarrying. The first half of the book is just the three of them and is so delightful. The second half is set at Lake Como and focuses more on the family dynamics. I really enjoyed this story and will add The Guncle to my TBR.
I did not read The Guncle but enough back story is included in this sequel to keep new readers like me informed. Patrick is taking his niece and nephew through Europe before heading to Lake Como where the kids' father is remarrying. The first half of the book is just the three of them and is so delightful. The second half is set at Lake Como and focuses more on the family dynamics. I really enjoyed this story and will add The Guncle to my TBR.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes