I heard a podcast recommending The Guncle by Steven Rowley and put it on hold with Libby. It was a long wait. When it popped up, I had forgotten everything about it. You probably know, but Guncle means gay uncle and can refer to an actual uncle or a gay man functioning in the role of an uncle. The Guncle is a predictable story, but it is heartwarmingly well told. Uncle Patrick is the adult in charge of his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. Their mother has just died; their father needs a stint at rehab. It is guaranteed to be a memorable summer for them all. It has humor, dogs, discussions about grief, and what siblings can mean to each other. The book is LGTQ-friendly, not a surprise. There is a standard plot line that caring for others can bring about caring for yourself. There is some truth in that. Some of what motivates me to do the hard work of therapy is to better love my loved ones. I found this book encouraging in that journey.
🌴🏳️🌈👨👧👦
I am not alone in my love of Emily Henry; her latest book is Funny Story. It is a modern-day romance with a great hook. Daphne is engaged to Peter. He comes home from his bachelor party and announces that he's actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra, who lives with long-term boyfriend Miles, and he and Petra are going to give Daphne an entire week to move out of the house in Peter's name. Devasted, Daphne and Miles decide to share Miles's tiny apartment until Daphne can find something else. Those aren't spoilers because this all happens in the first few pages. What I like about Emily Henry is that the romance that occurs is secondary to the character's growth and discovery. It is a painfully beautiful thing to read, and she does it well.
❤️🩹📚🍷
No comments:
Post a Comment