A review by tiffjbev
The Guncle by Steven Rowley

emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

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

4.0

Stephen Rowley is an auto-read for me, and I loved his first two novels. It took me nearly half the book to get into The Guncle. I really wanted to like Patrick, but the character felt really over the top. I didn't find him nearly as charming as it felt like Rowley intended. It wasn't until Patrick's story turned more serious that I feel in love with him. Ultimately, I really enjoyed the novel.