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torikate7's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Car accident
Moderate: Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Addiction
Minor: Infidelity, Medical content, and Sexual content
latashman'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
4.75
I listened on audiobook and loved the author's narration, voices for the children, and pacing.
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Homophobia
Moderate: Car accident and Cancer
Minor: Addiction
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots'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
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Drug abuse, Terminal illness, Police brutality, Death, and Death of parent
khakipantsofsex's review against another edition
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Body shaming
mhbloss'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
4.5
Graphic: Grief and Car accident
Moderate: Addiction and Cancer
sannesbooks'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
3.0
There are also a lot of celebrity and pop culture references, so that's nice if you are into that. I am into that as well, but did not understand all of the references. A big part of this book is set in LA / California, because of this setting, this book is especially nice to read in the summer.
It was nice to see how the Guncle warms up slowely to these kids. I also liked that the Guncle talked to the kids like an adult insteaf of baby talk. Grief is something they all three have in common and it was beautifully handled in the story. Even though grief is a big part of the books it is still a lighthearted, funny, easy read. 'Nothing' really happens in this books, it's just vibes. Maybe because of this I found it a bit hard to read fast. I even took a long break from reading it. There is nothing particularly wrong with the book, so I don't know why this took me quite long. I think I personally just was not captivated enough by the characters, but that doesn't mean you won't fall in love with the characters (as many did).
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
nitar8'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
4.75
Moderate: Grief, Addiction, Alcohol, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, Cancer, Car accident, Death of parent, Cursing, and Terminal illness
jj_tj'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
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Cancer, Homophobia, and Car accident
beatriks's review
- 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
heypretty52's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Death, Death of parent, and Car accident