Three years ago, Bear McKenna’s mother took off for parts unknown with her new boyfriend, leaving Bear to raise his six-year-old brother Tyson, aka the Kid. Somehow they’ve muddled through, but since he’s totally devoted to the Kid, Bear isn’t actually doing much living–with a few exceptions, he’s retreated from the world, and he’s mostly okay with that. Until Otter comes home. Otter is Bear’s … is Bear’s best friend’s older brother, and as they’ve done for their whole lives, Bear and Otter crash and collide in ways neither expect. This time, though, there’s nowhere to run from the depth of emotion between them. Bear still believes his place is as the Kid’s guardian, but he can’t help thinking there could be something more for him in the world… something or someone.
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Bear, Otter and the Kid is a roller coaster of emotions and the reader must simply trust and hold on for the ride. The journey is sometimes scary, sometimes magnificent and at the end you are in wonder at the masterpiece you became a part of.
TJ writes complex and layered stories with nuanced characters who call to a part of each of us and this …
So far, I’ve 5-starred every Klune book I’ve read. Unfortunately I can’t do that with Bear, Otter, and the Kid.
This read was captivating, it truly was. But I guess the other Klune-books I’ve read have spoiled me and given me unrealistically high expectations. Because there were unfortunately too many things bringing this story down in my eyes. …
I borrowed this digitally from my library (thank you, everyone involved, for making this an option!) and, whooh. As usual for this author, this is an intense, funny, snarled tale, of how confusing abandonment, duty, sexuality, and family can be. The Dark Moment is really, really dark. You have to trust in the genre and Klune to guide you back out …
I don’t know what else to say about this amazing book, my favorite. Characters that you just can’t not fell in love with them. This book i so funny and romantic and tear jerker and just perfect!
True confession: i didn’t love this book. I read this book after reading many of TJ Klune’s later books and you could tell this was an earlier work. It wasn’t as polished, the melodrama was through the roof and sometimes the characters couldn’t get out of each other’s way (and not in the best way).
But Bear, Otter and the Kid and their crazy …
Entirely enjoyed this book. I’ve not only read it multiple times, but I’ve also listened to it on audio. Well done, Klune. I highly recommend the story for any reader who loves relatable but complex characters, and a nicely developed storyline.