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A review by alibrarymouse
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
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? No
5.0
This book is blink-and-you’ll-miss-it beautiful.
Rowley takes on the evolution and experience of grief, love, and family but doesn’t undermine any of the topics to build others up. Instead, he weaves the most beautiful story with them all. His characters were so likable and real while being clear individuals just trying their best to learn how to live with each other and everything that happened to bring them together.
Also, they were just genuinely funny. Patrick was such a great main character to tell the story. His perspective and the backstory were just gorgeous.
Overall, this was so heartwarming and absolutely one to reread.
Rowley takes on the evolution and experience of grief, love, and family but doesn’t undermine any of the topics to build others up. Instead, he weaves the most beautiful story with them all. His characters were so likable and real while being clear individuals just trying their best to learn how to live with each other and everything that happened to bring them together.
Also, they were just genuinely funny. Patrick was such a great main character to tell the story. His perspective and the backstory were just gorgeous.
Overall, this was so heartwarming and absolutely one to reread.