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katewhite77's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Gay Uncle Patrick takes in his young neice and nephew for the summer after their mum dies and their father admits himself to rehab.
Although Patrick and Grant are brothers, Greg met his wife Sarah through Patrick as they were college buddies.
The loss of his boyfriend Joe, a few years before the book opens forces actor Patrick into early retirement to Palm Springs. So after the funeral in Coneticuit, Patrick,and the kids Masie and Grant head back there.
What follows is a very sweet life affirming and queer possive tale about learning to live alongside grief and what it takes to be a good parent. Oh, and did I mention it is also very funny and perfect for when you are feeling under the weather.
My only slight criticism is I would have liked to hear more from Jed, and if you want to know who Jed is well, then you'll just have to read the book.
The audiobook is a paticularly good way to go with this one as it is read by the author who rebrings out the humour.
Moderate: Car accident, Terminal illness, Addiction, Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, and Drug use
amaranth_wytch's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Cancer, Abandonment, Death, Death of parent, Addiction, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, Homophobia, and Medical content
pkc's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Drug use
oxfordcommas91's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Death
Moderate: Drug abuse, Cancer, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
Minor: Drug use
erikagibson126's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Addiction, Alcohol, and Car accident
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Homophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
blueyogi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, Terminal illness, Chronic illness, Alcohol, Death of parent, Cursing, and Car accident
Minor: Addiction and Drug use
ceruleanblue42's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Addiction, Death, Alcohol, and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use
koplomps's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Car accident, and Grief
Moderate: Addiction and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Confinement, and Drug use
beatriks's review against another edition
- 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
I would definitely recommend the book and I’m planning to read more books by Steven Rowley.
Also, I could feel the heat of Palm Springs shine through the pages.
Curious to find out who’s going to play Patrick in the movie/TV adaptation.
Graphic: Grief, Car accident, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Homophobia, and Addiction
Minor: Drug use
slprincess's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Car accident, Death, Terminal illness, Drug use, Addiction, and Death of parent