The Guncle by Steven Rowley

The Guncle

The Guncle #1

Steven Rowley

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny medium-paced
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From the author of Lily and the Octopus comes a moving and deeply funny novel about a once-famous sitcom star who is left to care for his niece and nephew after an unexpected family tragedy. Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP for short), has alway...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,974 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
emotional 81%
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 49%
reflective 40%
inspiring 32%
sad 27%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
challenging 4%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 23%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.18

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