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The Guncle
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. The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most tryin...show more
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I found this book highly entertaining. It was a refreshing read in between some heavy subject matter. I wouldn’t call it a beach read since it has more substance but definitely give it 10 stars and would suggest bringing it on vacation.
Predictable plot about a man being responsible for young children. The only twist is that he is gay.
Humorous writing and all around sweet story about healing from loss, love, and the meaning of family.
Such a charmer! In this wacky story about love and loss, Rowley empowers his main character with oodles of humanity. Patrick O'Hara is a semi-famous actor who has been hiding out in his house for years, following the death of the love of his life. He lives in a swanky neighborhood of Palm Springs and has an undriven Tesla in the garage, so it's not such a tough life. Except that it is. Tough, lonely, a little scary. Then his college best frie...read more
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