The Guncle by Steven Rowley

The Guncle

Steven Rowley

368 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ emotional funny medium-paced

Description

From the author of Lily and the Octopus comes a moving and deeply funny novel about a once-famous sitcom star who is left to care for his niece and nephew after an unexpected family tragedy. Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP for short), has alway...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,283 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
emotional 81%
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 38%
inspiring 32%
sad 26%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 23%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.23

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