7.22k reviews for:

Il giovane Mungo

Douglas Stuart

4.38 AVERAGE

ellajayy's review against another edition

3.5

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Figuring out how to rate this book was a challenge, on one hand the prose is beautifully written, the accent of the narrator was perfect and the characters feel real- on the other hand it wasn’t quite everything I hoped it was. There was a lot of stones left unturned and questions left unanswered, and not in a way that felt intentional. It was heartbreaking, traumatising and chaotic but also at times unrealistic, repetitive and predictable. I am glad that I read it (and that i have visited many places mentioned) but I just wish it had given a little more! Definitely want to read more from Douglas Stuart though! 

riekexmx's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

mackenzimarie's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

lrmsreads's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional sad medium-paced

chadmsirois's review against another edition

4.25

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lydgendary's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense 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: Complicated

j_lundy's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

benjaminpogaz's review against another edition

5.0

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Incredible and heart aching

mariajarques's review against another edition

4.0

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(4.5) the ending was kinda weirdddd I was like ‘oh’ but still soooo good his writing style is amazing

alphacenterin's review against another edition

3.0

challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail