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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I enjoyed the first one so much I had to read this quickly after.
But, can a book character “jump the shark?” Because I feel like that happened here.
Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this follow up, just not as much.
It was if what was good about Patricks character in the first book was being pushed to hard in this one and made it almost cheesy.
The beginning seemed rushed with Patrick and the kids jaunting around Europe and once they arrive in Italy things slowed down, A LOT. The last 2 hours of the audio dragged on and wrapped up a bit too neatly.
Characters were still mostly lovable. Writing was still mostly enjoyable.
But, can a book character “jump the shark?” Because I feel like that happened here.
Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoyed this follow up, just not as much.
It was if what was good about Patricks character in the first book was being pushed to hard in this one and made it almost cheesy.
Characters were still mostly lovable. Writing was still mostly enjoyable.
A huge thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and NetGalley for sending me this eARC in exchange for an honest review!!
This is the sequel to The Guncle by Steven Rowley. I loooved The Guncle. I remember laughing, crying, clutching at my chest in hopes to steady my heart, all while reading it. The Guncle Abroad did the same thing for me. I felt all of the emotions and loved it so much. In this sequel, you see Maisie and Grant grown up, but you also see growth in Patrick. I love their relationship and I just hold so much love for these characters. I’m so thankful for the chance to review this book and I’m glad I was able to read it.
This is the sequel to The Guncle by Steven Rowley. I loooved The Guncle. I remember laughing, crying, clutching at my chest in hopes to steady my heart, all while reading it. The Guncle Abroad did the same thing for me. I felt all of the emotions and loved it so much. In this sequel, you see Maisie and Grant grown up, but you also see growth in Patrick. I love their relationship and I just hold so much love for these characters. I’m so thankful for the chance to review this book and I’m glad I was able to read it.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Alcohol, Classism