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The Guncle by Steven Rowley
emotional funny sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

When Patrick loses his sister-in-law Sara, he also loses his best friend.  While Patrick is returning home, he also learns about his brother's addiction.  Now Patrick has turned into GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick) as he is volunteered to watch his niece and nephew for the summer while his brother attends a rehab program.  Throughout the summer, Patrick learns how to grieve himself as he cares for his niece and nephew.

The Guncle is the perfect amount of sweet and sad.  It teaches you that there can be happiness inside of grief.  While in the process of grieving, you can laugh and I dare you not to at some of Patrick's antics.