The Guncle
von Steven Rowley
National Bestseller • Wall Street Journal Bestseller • USA Today BestsellerAn NPR Book of the YearFinalist for the Thurber Prize for American HumorFinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice AwardsFrom the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed.So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of "Guncle Rules" ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting--even if temporary--isn't solved with treats and jokes, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human.With the humor and heart we've come to expect from bestselling author Steven Rowley, The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times.
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The Guncle
von Steven Rowley
National Bestseller • Wall Street Journal Bestseller • USA Today BestsellerAn NPR Book of the YearFinalist for the Thurber Prize for American HumorFinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice AwardsFrom the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed.So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of "Guncle Rules" ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting--even if temporary--isn't solved with treats and jokes, Patrick's eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means you're unfailingly human.With the humor and heart we've come to expect from bestselling author Steven Rowley, The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times.
Aktuelle Rezensionen(3)
Rezension von Dr Malini BhatHeartfelt, witty, and full of soul — The Guncle is a beautiful story about grief, healing, and the messy, magical ways we find joy again. Rowley’s writing sparkles with humour and warmth, and his characters—especially Patrick, Maisie, and little Grant—completely stole my heart. It’s about love in all its forms, about family (chosen and otherwise), and about learning to live and laugh again after loss. 💫
Rezension von BettinaWas ich an 'The Guncle' toll finde? Es ist eine humorvolle, lustige und herzerwärmende Geschichte mit viel Tiefgang und ernsten Themen. Ich hatte ganz viele Momente, wo mein Herz geschmolzen ist, weil ich es so herzergreifend und schön fand, was ich gelesen habe. Und Momente, in denen mein Herz fast gebrochen ist. Ich habe selten ein so tolles Buch mit dem Thema Trauerbewältigung gelesen, das auch aufzeigt, dass jeder anders mit dem Thema Trauer und Tod umgeht. Eine ganz tolle lebensbejahende und humorvolle Geschichte, die weder albern noch zu bedrückend ist!
Rezension von Tara NelsonI received a galley of this book from the publisher. I found this book very enjoyable and the characters likeable. The characters are all on their own journeys of grief and work through that grief in many ways, sometimes humorous and sometimes heartbreaking. This was an enjoyable read.