Reviews tagging 'Death of parent'

The Guncle by Steven Rowley

245 reviews

lexa's review against another edition

5.0

Loved it! Perfect summer read. All the feels. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Grief

pagesand_polish's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent and Car accident

timetotalkbeauty's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Cancer, and Terminal illness

Minor: Death and Car accident

kataleen1989's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Cancer, and Homophobia

jenrud31's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-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

5.0

A very endearing read about processing grief, complicated family dynamics, and new beginnings. There’s a delicious backdrop of ambient Palm Springs & showbiz details. Highlights the transformative, healing power of niblings. Just delightful. Maybe a new favorite book? 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Addiction, Cancer, and Car accident

shaunashares's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

Moderate: Cancer, Alcohol, and Addiction

rachelschloneger's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Grief, Death of parent, and Death

questingnotcoasting's review

I think this just isn't for me at the moment. I'm not really getting on with the writing style and not very excited about the characters or plot.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death of parent

janeblue's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent

_serena_'s review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

I loved the humorous take on loss and grief. It’s done well and tastefully. Patrick’s sarcasm and humor are so lighthearted. It really helps in tackling these big topics like parental loss, romantic partner loss, grief, suicidal ideation, loss of innocence. 
Patrick’s love for his niece and nephew is immense! But I love that this was as much of a healing journey for Patrick as it was for the children. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Death

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Suicidal thoughts