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canread_willread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
meghan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
4.0
kateywaldhart's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction and Terminal illness
carsonelainee's review against another edition
3.0
*3.5
The Guncle is sweet, cute, fun, and a perfect last minute addition to any summer reading tbr.
I thought the premise was super sweet. The perfect feel-good books. I think I’m in the minority within the book community when I say that I normally love child characters in books because a lot of people find them tedious and annoying. That was 100% not the case in The Guncle. Maisie and Grant added so much humor and love to the already very saccharine story that it made my heart feel so full. They were the stars in my book.
The Guncle is sweet, cute, fun, and a perfect last minute addition to any summer reading tbr.
I thought the premise was super sweet. The perfect feel-good books. I think I’m in the minority within the book community when I say that I normally love child characters in books because a lot of people find them tedious and annoying. That was 100% not the case in The Guncle. Maisie and Grant added so much humor and love to the already very saccharine story that it made my heart feel so full. They were the stars in my book.
katyps78's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
5.0
kalynaobyrne's review against another edition
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
I've seen people rave about this one for year and I am so glad that I finally picked it up! This was so good! I will be recommending this to everyone.
katewhite77's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the sweetest book I have read in a while.
Gay Uncle Patrick takes in his young neice and nephew for the summer after their mum dies and their father admits himself to rehab.
Although Patrick and Grant are brothers, Greg met his wife Sarah through Patrick as they were college buddies.
The loss of his boyfriend Joe, a few years before the book opens forces actor Patrick into early retirement to Palm Springs. So after the funeral in Coneticuit, Patrick,and the kids Masie and Grant head back there.
What follows is a very sweet life affirming and queer possive tale about learning to live alongside grief and what it takes to be a good parent. Oh, and did I mention it is also very funny and perfect for when you are feeling under the weather.
My only slight criticism is I would have liked to hear more from Jed, and if you want to know who Jed is well, then you'll just have to read the book.
The audiobook is a paticularly good way to go with this one as it is read by the author who rebrings out the humour.
Gay Uncle Patrick takes in his young neice and nephew for the summer after their mum dies and their father admits himself to rehab.
Although Patrick and Grant are brothers, Greg met his wife Sarah through Patrick as they were college buddies.
The loss of his boyfriend Joe, a few years before the book opens forces actor Patrick into early retirement to Palm Springs. So after the funeral in Coneticuit, Patrick,and the kids Masie and Grant head back there.
What follows is a very sweet life affirming and queer possive tale about learning to live alongside grief and what it takes to be a good parent. Oh, and did I mention it is also very funny and perfect for when you are feeling under the weather.
My only slight criticism is I would have liked to hear more from Jed, and if you want to know who Jed is well, then you'll just have to read the book.
The audiobook is a paticularly good way to go with this one as it is read by the author who rebrings out the humour.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Terminal illness, Addiction, Cancer, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Grief, and Drug use
gabiiimarieee's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
sillyemmylou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0