Reviews

Gujcio by Steven Rowley

anabak's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Laugh out loud funny and endearing and most of all showcases the power of family and love and children 

nrstevens7's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

jonnyleerose's review against another edition

5.0

So heartwarming 

brebee2010's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

lauren_tedford10's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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? No

4.25

emmathebookworm's review against another edition

It’s definitely funny, just a bit too slow for my liking and not my cup of tea. Still recommend this to anyone who just wants some cute and funny content.

kshur's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.0

amyegan's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Families are complicated. This was a beautiful story of the highs/lows/perspectives of a family.  This book will stay with me for a while! 

jess_mango's review against another edition

4.0

This one was simply delightful. It was like taking a trip to Palm Springs, which is where our protagonist Patrick lives by himself in his big house. He's a former sit com star but is known as Guncle or GUP (Gay Uncle Pat) to his young niece and nephew. They are left to live with him for the summer after his sister-in-law dies and his brother goes to rehab. Patrick loves Maisie and Grant but is at first unsure of how to take care of them on his own for such a long period of time. He starts coming up with Guncle rules and takes them on lots of little adventures. He goes along with their idea to put up a pink tinsel Christmas tree even though it is summer time to help create some joy in their lives. They are there when he hosts a Hollywood party at his home and they even take over his YouTube channel resulting in an uptick in subscribers.

This was a heartwarming and humorous tale. I really enjoyed it. Patrick starts out so much larger than life and set in his Hollywood ways, but comes to learn from being with the kids how to relax and develop and deeper relationship. He does his best to give these kids a good summer after the recent tragedies in their life. This is a great, uplifting summer (or anytime) read to just take your mind off of life and give you a few chuckles. Highly recommend!


What to listen to while reading...
Shadows of the Night by Pat Benatar
Let's Go by Wang Chung
Ray of Light by Madonna
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree by Tony Orlando & Dawn
A Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay
We are Family by Sister Sledge
Hard Candy Christmas by Dolly Parton

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy!

booksandcoffeewithlexi's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective relaxing 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Car accident