3.32k reviews for:

The Guncle Abroad

Steven Rowley

3.94 AVERAGE

watch_brandy_go's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted sad 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

katenova's review against another edition

4.75

emotional hopeful 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: Yes

readwithnat's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous funny lighthearted 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: No

shelf_life_with_jay's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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The Guncle Abroad is a delightful and emotionally rich follow-up that manages to strike the perfect balance between humor and heartfelt introspection. I adored how Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP) once again steps up for Maisie and Grant, offering them his signature blend of wit, wisdom, and Guncle Rules™—always delivered in the most charming and digestible ways.

What sets this book apart, though, is how much deeper it goes into Patrick’s own growth. While the kids are learning lifelong lessons under his guidance, Patrick quietly begins to realize that those lessons aren’t just for them. Watching him internalize the very rules he’s created, and finally embrace the idea that he deserves happiness too, was incredibly meaningful and beautifully handled.

This book was emotionally sound and relevant in all the right ways. I laughed, teared up, and closed it with a full heart. The only reason it’s not five stars for me is that a few pacing moments slowed it down just a tad—but overall, The Guncle Abroad is a warm hug of a novel that reminds us all to love deeply, live fully, and never underestimate the power of a fabulous kaftan or ascot. 

malloryjo's review against another edition

3.25

emotional funny lighthearted 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: Yes

buckeyebreezey's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny informative inspiring 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

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Imagine my surprise when I saw this book at the library.  Having recently finished The Guncle, I had no idea there was a sequel.

And while the sequel is definitely missing some of the fun spark of the original, it delivers on the funny, the emotional, and the meaning of love.

cierra_hudson's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous hopeful lighthearted 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

lindsayroset's review

3.0

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I read so many reviews that said this one was even better than the first, but to me it was kind of boring. I enjoyed reconnecting with the characters and enjoyed the narration by Stephen Rowley, but overall I was just kind of waiting for it to be finished.

marybeth_c's review against another edition

3.0

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

paperandkindness's review against another edition

4.25

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes