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A review by themythicalbookshelf
The Guncle by Steven Rowley
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
"You're forty-three!" Maisie bellowed.
"Who are you, the DMV? Lower your voice."
"That's almost fifty!" Grant's eyes grew big. Patrick took the jab, then closed his eyes and bit his lower lip; the observation was just shy of a hate crime.
I absolutely loved everything about this book. It's downright hilarious while delving into deeper topics such as grief and coping in the wake of tragic loss. The banter was extremely witty, and every single character was amazing. I still cannot get over the emotional roller coaster this book was (in the best way possible of course). One minute I was laughing at Patrick's responses to his niece and nephew, and the next I was tearing up at the predicament of loss that they all found themselves in together.
"I need you to remember something. We'll call it Guncle Rule sweet sixteen: I want you to really live. To live is the rarest of things. Most people merely exist."
The character growth for everyone involved in this book was great to witness, and I liked that it didn't shy away from some of the more unsavory parts of grief and healing. I think Steven Rowley did a great job portraying grief in children, as well as their resilience, while also portraying a complicated but loving family dynamic. Definitely a 5-star read for me!
"Who are you, the DMV? Lower your voice."
"That's almost fifty!" Grant's eyes grew big. Patrick took the jab, then closed his eyes and bit his lower lip; the observation was just shy of a hate crime.
I absolutely loved everything about this book. It's downright hilarious while delving into deeper topics such as grief and coping in the wake of tragic loss. The banter was extremely witty, and every single character was amazing. I still cannot get over the emotional roller coaster this book was (in the best way possible of course). One minute I was laughing at Patrick's responses to his niece and nephew, and the next I was tearing up at the predicament of loss that they all found themselves in together.
"I need you to remember something. We'll call it Guncle Rule sweet sixteen: I want you to really live. To live is the rarest of things. Most people merely exist."
The character growth for everyone involved in this book was great to witness, and I liked that it didn't shy away from some of the more unsavory parts of grief and healing. I think Steven Rowley did a great job portraying grief in children, as well as their resilience, while also portraying a complicated but loving family dynamic. Definitely a 5-star read for me!