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I thought this was a very good read. I think it would have been helpful to know a little bit more about Scotland and its history before reading this but I could certainly emphasize with the story of a young boy searching for acceptance. It found the writing engaging and was able to finish the story pretty quickly as a result.
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My book of the year. I devoured this at every opportunity. A brave and honest memoir which gave me food for thought regarding Maggie Thatcher. I grew up in Lanarkshire around the same time and, for me, the writer highlights so many issues of the era in a voice which will resonate with me forever. I will be reading this again and recommending far and wide. I only wish he'd gone to my school - it's shite being studious in Motherwell. 'Mon the brainboxes!
I devoured this memoir on a flight (and then, in a happy haze, left my iPad in the seat-pocket, argh). I wasn't previously familiar with Barr, a British journalist. His tale of growing up poor and gay in 1980s Scotland was fantastic. Funny and poignant. He might perhaps have done a slightly better job weaving in the bits about Thatcher, but what was there was thought-provoking.
If you were gayteening in the late 80s or 1990s under the shadow of Section 28 feeling isolated, insecure, unsure then prepare for a tough but brilliant read. Then be proud we made it through.