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  • The Guncle

  • Auteur(s): Steven Rowley
  • Narrateur(s): Steven Rowley
  • Durée: 11 h et 23 min
  • 4,6 out of 5 stars (132 évaluations)

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The Guncle

Auteur(s): Steven Rowley
Narrateur(s): Steven Rowley
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Winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor

National Bestseller • Wall Street Journal Bestseller • USA Today Bestseller

An NPR Book of the Year

Finalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards

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.

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.

©2020 Steven Rowley (P)2020 Penguin Audio

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“Rowley delivers the perfect summer read: The Guncle is relentlessly witty, sweet and heartbreaking.” (Elin Hilderbrand) 

“Patrick is a memorable character, and it’s genuinely thrilling to read screenwriter-turned-novelist Rowley’s take on the mechanics of stardom.... There’s true insight here into the psychology of gay men, Hollywood, and parenting. A novel with some real depth beneath all its witty froth.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“In his heartwarming, humorous new novel, Steven Rowley shows readers the true meaning of family, reminding us that everyone—even parents—is only human.” (Travel & Leisure)

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Leaves your heart full

Perfect perfect perfect! Such a lovely story filled with beautiful character development and touching moments. The perfect amount of emotion. The narration was fantastic! I want to read this for the first time again, and will be recommending it to anyone I can!

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A captivating listen!

I joyfully was able to paint 3 bedrooms in my house while listening to this funny but touching story. And I HATE painting!

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loved it

I'm in love with this story. it was beautiful, touching, refreshing. I loved every character even Clara ( she grows on you). really loved it. I recommend

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  • 2023-08-15

Heartwarming and sweet, genuine and laughs

I loved this story so much. I laughed, I cried and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend.

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Wonderfully Thoughtful Story

I enjoyed this gently challenging story. Challenging because I know if I met these characters in real life I would likely find them irritating. Gentle because of the way the ideas and thoughts are presented so sweetly.

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Great listen

Really enjoyed this both, and always love when the author narrates. I find it really helps to bring the characters alive. I’m recommending this to friends for their next read/listen.

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Just a delight

What a great book! Tears, laughs, more tears and laughs! Very good book and great writing!

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A fun read

The Guncle was predictable. Think, if Will and Grace grew legs and walked to California.

The premise of a gay uncle who’s personal tragedy is mirrored in the young people who have come into his care could have tugged at the proverbial heartstrings, but this attempt was undercut by the the casually racist colloquialism “have a powwow.” I then found it odd that the same character would remake the political correctness of acknowledging his tenancy on the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.

Unfortunately, like it’s cover art, this novel is a bit dated. That being said, I still enjoyed it. I probably wouldn’t recommend it to a friend, maybe to my homophobic aunt who could use some slight exposure to queerness.

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fabulous

fabulous in every single way
such a joy to read in uncertain times
likely made better by having it read by the author!

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Love it!

I totally enjoyed this book. Feel in love with the main characters. The narrating was excellent.

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  • Donna Rauch Lanford
  • 2021-06-05

In two words . . . Loved it!!

It was sweet, a little sappy, definitely heartwarming, a few tears, and a whole bunch of laugh out loud funny!!

The author narrates it, which I always love because you get the book the way they intended.

I highly recommend this book!

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  • J. Rux
  • 2021-06-17

Cute. Not great.

The story is good, but the cliches are plentiful and the performance is insufferable. I could only listen for about 10 minutes at a time because the performance was so cutesy, sing songy, and predictable.

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  • Tammy
  • 2021-06-10

CHARMING!!!

This book had me hook, line, and sinker. Charming, funny, snarky,
and my goodness, I loved the narration. I fell in love with the
entire family.
So very sad to have this book end.
Going to read Mr. Rowley 's backlist next.

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  • Evie Kay
  • 2021-08-13

Loved it - worth the credit!!!!

Great story and the narration was amazing. Never heard an author read his own story before and he did a great job. A sequel or another book about the throuple would be awesome!

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  • Liz Wright
  • 2021-08-08

Fun and endearing

The Guncle is equal parts humorous, endearing and irritating. Patrick “inherits” his niece and nephew for the summer after the death of their mother and their father’s need for detox. As a single, gay man, he has no experience with raising children, especially two dealing with the loss of a parent. So, it’s a definite learning experience. I loved all three of them, even if, at times, Patrick comes across too much as Jack from Will and Grace. And I could definitely sympathize with Patrick, having no experience raising young kids myself.
The story was a perfect amuse-bouche for my soul, a diversion from serious family dramas and dark mysteries. But that’s not to say there were no serious issues. Siblings learn to deal with each other as adults. Everyone learning how to process their grief.
There’s a definite Auntie Mame feeling to the story. And I mean that in a good way. I’d be curious how many younger readers will get all the references. Steven Rowley wrote and narrates the story. His performance enhanced the story in a major way. This is one book I think truly is better as an audio experience.

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  • DFrank
  • 2021-07-04

Great read!

I loved it! Both funny and touching. I listened to it while I walked for exercise and I couldn't wait for the next day to enjoy the next installment!

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  • Colleen
  • 2021-07-28

Just amazing.

This is a wonderful story. The added bonus of listening to it being read by the author gives the listener the confidence that they are hearing the characters exactly as they were created; exactly the nuances in personality that drive the story-
I hope this book becomes a movie (Really hope Dan Levy finds it!) so a broader audience can experience this truly lovely, funny, and heartwarming book.

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  • 2021-07-16

Quirky, funny and beautiful story!

Such a great listen. An incredibly quirky, funny and heartwarming story of Gay Uncle Patrick helping his niece Maize and nephew Grant through grief and tragedy.

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  • TCS
  • 2021-07-15

You WILL enjoy this book!

I LOVED this book! Seriously. Loved. Not in a “oooh, that was gooood” kind of way but in a “so good, so funny, and full of love” kind of way. I rarely re-read books but can see myself listening to this one over and over (narration is great!). This book is heartwarming, laugh out loud funny, visual, refreshing, and soooo positive. As someone who loves to question things and color outside the boundaries, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. There are moments of pure bliss throughout the story, typically aligned or associated with the many Guncle rules that everyone should know. In fact, I wish there was a list of all the Guncle rules at the end for personal reference. While typically all fun and games, there are many embedded life lessons and truths often forgotten in adulthood. If you need a pick-me-up, heartwarming without being cheesy, or just fun read, I highly recommend this book. You won’t regret it.
Also, this was already picked up to become a movie - I cannot wait & hope the movie is just as awesome as the book. Fingers-crossed Daniel Levy plays GUP!!

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  • Jennifer Joy
  • 2021-07-08

LOVED this! Must listen!

This is a funny, sweet, beautiful book about family, grief and old v. new Hollywood. What’s not to love? My favorite listen of the summer!

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