A review by ahbartlett
The Guncle by Steven Rowley

3.25

The second instalment in the Transatlantic Book Club! This was the textbook definition of a Bookclub Read™️. Some very touching moments, some narratively confusing moments, and some moments I did just skim. Did I spend the entirety of our time in bookclub discussing how I’d rewrite this book to be a better book? Yes. Namely,

I don’t think they shouldn’t made the dad an addict and instead had Patrick co-parent the kids with his brother over the summer in Palm Springs. I feel this would’ve been a more interesting way to explore grief, their mutual relationship with Sarah, and unconventional family structures. 

But, generally a heartwarming romp that I will never reread!