41 pages 1 hour read

Steven Rowley

The Guncle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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The Guncle by Steven Rowley is praised for its humor, warmth, and heartfelt portrayal of grief, as an ex-sitcom star becomes guardian to his niece and nephew. Readers appreciate the blend of witty dialogues and emotional depth. However, some find the plot predictable and the handling of serious themes occasionally superficial. Overall, it is a charming, feel-good read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Guncle?

Fans of heartfelt, humorous, and touching stories will cherish Steven Rowley’s The Guncle. Readers who enjoyed the wit and warmth of Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove or the endearing family dynamics in Maria Semple’s Where’d You Go, Bernadette will find this novel equally captivating.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
LGBTQ
Grief / Death
Parenting
Genre
Humor
Realistic Fiction
American Literature
Themes
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness