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Steven Rowley

The Guncle

Steven RowleyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Steven Rowley

The Guncle

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palm Springs, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Steven Rowley's The Guncle, former sitcom star Patrick O’Hara takes in his niece Maisie and nephew Grant after their mother dies and their father enters rehab. Set in Palm Springs, the trio navigates grief and healing through humor and heartwarming connections, with Patrick stepping up as their caregiver and finding a new purpose in life.

Heartwarming

Humorous

Bittersweet

Emotional

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

176,471 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

4.3

176,471 ratings

81%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Palm Springs, California • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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