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The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

kelcij's review

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emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

jucamuco's review

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dark emotional reflective sad tense 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

4.25

After reading the guncle expected more from this book was a little bit confusing 

mrssnips's review against another edition

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3.5

I came very close to a DNF on this one, but just as I was about to quit, I got interested again. In the end, it was just OK. 

mfer30's review against another edition

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2.0

This book took me over a week to read, which means I really wasn’t feeling it. 2.5 stars. Disappointed because I loved The Guncle!

The theme of living funerals seems a tad overdone in books these days. And I got the gist after a few chapters - most of the book dragged on in predictable paths.

graelisub's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.5

marywadesy's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

4.5

folchart's review against another edition

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inspiring reflective

3.0

meganclaire7's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I love Steven Rowley’s writing! It’s so readable and entertaining, plus he always devises such well-developed and lovable characters. I love the idea behind this book and the storyline overall.  While the ending is not the happy ending one may want, I think the overall theme of friendship, love, and transparency is heartwarming and meaningful. 
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pawtuckawaykrm's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

megan_masterson's review

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0