41 pages • 1 hour read
Steven RowleyThe Guncle
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.