From 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.
“Normal is a terrible thing to aspire to,” Patrick had said.
“Aim higher.”
Steven Rowley, “The Guncle”
My Thoughts
This book was pretty good and it held my interest enough to keep picking it back up. I wouldn’t say it was “unputdownable”, but it definitely was “Pickup-able”. Take that as you will.
What I did enjoy about this story was the love in all manners, but mostly family and friendships. I enjoyed that it showed family in different ways than the “norm”.
The story was definitely fun, quirky, sad, and adorable all rolled into one. I definitely recommend giving this novel a try.
Content Warnings:
The following Content Warnings are mild, in my opinion, but continue with these warnings in mind.
As some may consider warnings a spoiler, I have hidden them behind a spoiler warning.
Grief, Death, Addiction/drug abuse, Terminal Illness/Cancer, Car Accident/Injury, Homophobia, Cursing
Thank you for the content warnings!
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