From the author of Lily and the Octopus comes a moving and deeply funny novel about a once-famous sitcom star who is left to care for his niece and nephew after an unexpected family tragedy. 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 in small doses with their parents there to handle the tears and tricky questions. So when tragedy strikes and Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian he is honestly overwhelmed. Patrick has no idea what to expect having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love a stalled acting career and a lifestyle not-so-suited to young children. But when he realises that parenting isnt solved with treats and jokes Patricks eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility and the realisation that sometimes being vulnerable is the only way to heal from grief. Tender charming and laugh-out-loud funny The Guncle is a testament to finding happiness and peace in the most trying of times. Often hilarious sometimes devastating and genuinely touching. New York Daily News A joyous Auntie Mame spritz! A reading pleasure; pour yourself a tall glass and enjoy preferably poolside. You deserve it! Andrew Sean Greer winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Less A laugh-out-loud heartwarmer. Oprah Daily
