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thatswhatshanread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Well, it took me about 5 years to finish this novel due to a very annoying reading slump, but after finally hitting the story’s stride with the second half, I’m happy to report I did enjoy it. It felt like the very depth of a proper embrace—comforting but yet all consuming. It was not necessarily a funny book like I expected, but more of an introspective look at grief and the different ways we cope with it. In Guncle Patrick’s case that often did include comedy, but also fury and sadness and absurdity and care. Patrick’s relationship with his niece and nephew is the star of the story, but his relationship with everyone in his life, past and present, is unveiled through his love of and life with the children.
This a book about family and dreams, and how you should never give up on either of them.
This a book about family and dreams, and how you should never give up on either of them.
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
ginadapooh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
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