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jensynaw's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sarah2438's review
I'm almost a quarter in and I don't care about a single character. All of the 5(?) friends are either very unlikeable or just NPCs there to add filler. And it's annoying to give two MCs (who are also married) the same name.
amandamillerkelley's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
burghbooksandbrews's review against another edition
4.0
I had serious FOMO in not reading The Guncle last year, so when I saw the author had a new book releasing this year, I immediately had to request it on NetGalley. And now I totally get the hype and will be reading The Guncle at some point. Rowley’s writing is really beautiful and accessible and it kept me wanting to read one. I read about half of the book in the airport while waiting for my flight because I couldn’t put it down.
Following a group of friends who make a pact in college after the untimely death of their friend that they will leave nothing left unsaid and will hold “living funerals” for one another in their time of most need, this book is funny and devastating all at once. Following the group of friends throughout their lives as they invoke the pact, it really portrays friendships in a beautiful way - especially the kinds of friendships where you don’t see the people often or even really stay in close touch, but every time you get together, it is like you are right back in the prime of your friendship.
The author portrays friendship so realistically, especially of the types of friendships you make in college where you spend so much time with these people that they become your family and know you better than almost anyone else because of how much time they have to get to know you. The inside jokes and harsh truths between friends are very real. And despite the sometimes wild antics of this particular group, I think everyone can relate to them in some ways.
This book kind of left me glowing and wanting to reach out to friends I haven’t talked to in a while. The author’s message of telling people how much they mean to you as often as possible because of how fleeting life can be is such an important message. This book has such beautiful sentiments, and I am so glad that I read it.
Following a group of friends who make a pact in college after the untimely death of their friend that they will leave nothing left unsaid and will hold “living funerals” for one another in their time of most need, this book is funny and devastating all at once. Following the group of friends throughout their lives as they invoke the pact, it really portrays friendships in a beautiful way - especially the kinds of friendships where you don’t see the people often or even really stay in close touch, but every time you get together, it is like you are right back in the prime of your friendship.
The author portrays friendship so realistically, especially of the types of friendships you make in college where you spend so much time with these people that they become your family and know you better than almost anyone else because of how much time they have to get to know you. The inside jokes and harsh truths between friends are very real. And despite the sometimes wild antics of this particular group, I think everyone can relate to them in some ways.
This book kind of left me glowing and wanting to reach out to friends I haven’t talked to in a while. The author’s message of telling people how much they mean to you as often as possible because of how fleeting life can be is such an important message. This book has such beautiful sentiments, and I am so glad that I read it.
jcunning57's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ersimon99's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
eminireader's review
3.0
I know that I have to be in the right mood to read a book about other people's lives and the trials and tribulations of life that they face, so maybe I wasn't in the required mood for this read because it didn't quite do it for me. What shined the brightest to me was the attention to detail the author had in developing these characters and their interactions with one another. It's a heavy read, be aware of the CW - but overall it was a pleasant read. I'm glad I read it and was reminded to let those you love know what they meant to you.
manymerrybooks's review against another edition
3.0
For this one I completely see what the author was going for and I can see why it would be a well liked book with the mix of serious and humor, friendships, relationships and family. It just didn't work for me. I'm a moody reader and I think my mood heavily influenced this one because I wish I liked it more, it just was kind of work to push through to the finish line for this one.
bekcasey's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
4.5