Reviews

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

k9watt's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.25

leeannen's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

ahalsnad's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoyed the book, even though I wasn't sure if I got the humor. There were several references on celebrities and characters from shows which I could not understand and felt as clueless as the kids in the story. There was sarcasm at play and fun stuff with kids, but the story is more serious than silly (as I had expected it to be).

I loved the way the issues are mentioned and tackled, the grief of loss; how it festers when not handled properly and how with right support and love one can overcome it, the acceptance of identity, the stress on living a life than surviving it. The Guncle rules, even though numerous and some of them nonsense, were entertaining and profound in its manner.

All in all, a good story with nice message. It is enjoyable if read without a expectation on too much humor.

bookhussy's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cooloopy's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I think the overall pace of this book was a bit slow for me, but it’s meant to show that healing takes time as well. Overall I appreciated the message of the book, the characters, and the writing, but I feel like I could explain the entire plot of the book to someone in under ten seconds.

vintesta's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

4.75

udflyer's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

Fun summer/beach read. Read it in a day. Made me chuckle, highlighted some quotes. Nothing amazing. More of a 3.5.

cnorris235's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The book is perfection. I laughed. I cried. I savored it. ❤️

dmoles845's review against another edition

5.0

Wonderful read. Absolutely love Rowley’s tone and sense of humor throughout his books. While reading I find myself wishing his witty commentary was my inner voice most days. A beautiful look at difficult subjects of death and grief.

shefali_m's review against another edition

Was not really feeling it but might pick it up again later