2.91k reviews for:

The Celebrants

Steven Rowley

3.75 AVERAGE

francie_pants's review against another edition

3.0

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I love the idea of living funerals, so I did take that from the book. It’s a fairly entertaining read, but I felt the same about The Guncle—the characters are just a bit too two-dimensional and the story itself was just okay.

swats915's review

4.0

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

taylorjeanb's review

3.25

emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

jodsuit's review

3.0

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In the spirit of the celebrants: this book could use more Courtney Love, less Thorne-Smith. But, still liked it, 3.5.

jessmviv's review

5.0

emotional funny inspiring medium-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

jamesbooks's review

4.5

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-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

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Loved the premise of this book about celebrating our lives with our friends while we are still alive. It was fun getting to know each of the characters and almost feeling like you were in the friend group with them. Read this after the Guncle series and I am really enjoying Rowley's writing.

cabauer24's review

2.5

emotional lighthearted sad 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

booktrunks's review

5.0

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I absolutely loved The Guncle, and was so excited to pick this up, and also see how Rowley does an ensemble cast. I was heartbroken, but not at all disappointed! The characters are all so uniquely funny and crazy and relatable, and their dynamics as a group felt warm and familiar. It will make you cherish the time you have with loved ones, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

rubixkubis's review

4.0

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A lovely tale of friendship over the years.

queserasarahh's review against another edition

2.5

challenging emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes