3.34k reviews for:

The Guncle Abroad

Steven Rowley

3.94 AVERAGE

whitneycubbisonwrites's review

5.0

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This is my 3rd Steven Rowley book, and I will probably now have to read everything he's ever written. I was very happy to be reunited with these adorable characters in Europe. The writing is sharp, witty, hilarious and poignant all at the same time. I absolutely ate it up. I listened to the audiobook of this one, and the author's narration was perfection. Three cheers for the Guncle!

sspangler's review against another edition

3.0

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Fun and light hearted but seemed a little forced. The original Guncle had more character, plot, and emotional breadth. It is still fun to imagine the European scenery. The characters are still lovable and playful. 

areegt2001's review against another edition

4.0

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Rowley has managed it again! I laughed (often) and cried in this book (and I don’t normally do that). The second book in this series sees the kids growing and Patrick (Guncle) adjusting to that. While the first book was grief and sadness and coping, book two is new starts and challenges associated. Highly recommend!

bookishlifeofbrie's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful 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: Yes

meganp23's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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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I just love these characters and all the references, truly such a fun laugh out loud read, but also makes me teary at times. Loved it!

randybo5's review against another edition

2.0

emotional funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

toddles's review against another edition

4.75

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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4.75⭐️

while the first Guncle was about Grief and Healing, this fantastic sequel is about Love and Acceptance! 

just as funny and life-affirming as the first book. This novel takes us on a world-trotting trip over Europe with our Guncle until the grand finale and implosion of family drama leads to quite the surprise that no one saw coming! 

Picking up 5 years after The Guncle, the kids father is getting married and they are not happy about it. They try to get GUP in on foiling the relationship. During a trip with GUP and new Worldly GUP rules lessons of life and love are imparted on them all. Why love happens in unexpected times, and why it sometimes ends. 

I recommend this duelogy so much! It's such a fun and realistic concept with something for everyone to enjoy!

kozakcanread's review against another edition

3.75

hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

jpw's review against another edition

3.0

emotional funny hopeful 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

devylish's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad 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