Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

438 reviews

frankieclc's review

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Murder

bobinsbooknook's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Truthfully, I was a bit apprehensive picking this audio book up as I’ve heard such good things but knew it was a character orientated storyline over traditional plot which are not my usual favourites…safe to say Young Mungo did NOT disappoint!

Douglas Stuart’s writing style captures the emotions and development of his characters so vividly and approaches tragic themes with a sense of tenderness which will break hearts! 

I was entranced through my whole time listening and feel emotionally spent after reading and left with such a heavy heart. The character dynamics change so much in a way which felt real and organic that I can’t quite describe and the whole book took me on such an emotional rollercoaster. 

Easily one of (if not THE) best book I’ve read this year and will be looking to get my hands on a physical copy ASAP as I almost want to start the book over right now and read it all over again!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault

Moderate: Animal death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Violence, and Murder

caits_002's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape and Violence

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Abortion

andyparr's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Murder, and Alcohol

carinaantonia's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Alcohol

Moderate: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Outing, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

saf_reads_b00k5's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I can't stop crying. After reading Shuggie Bain I knew this would be another heartbreaking book. Every single character is fleshed out and complicated that you can't help but sympathise with them, even the ones that do the most dreadful things. 

Douglas Stuart's beautiful, poetic and vivid writing is such a contrast to the violence and tragedy that surrounds the Hamilton family. You so desperately want them to catch a break, especially poor Mungo. 

Major trigger warnings throughout. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence

emniamhh's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence

abimyers_reads's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

4.5⭐️ 
2🌶

Young Mungo is set Glasgow and follows Mungo as he explores his sexuality and identity. Giving a voice to teenagers during a time where violence, social class, family and queerness were different. 
Heartbreaking story and graphic at times but the story was amazing and breaths life into an overlooked point of view.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

katrinkirjat's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence and Violence

cecereads__'s review against another edition

4.5

It took me a while to fully get into this story and have some of these characters get under my skin. I thought it was tender and beautiful and raw and hopeful - and shattering as well, let’s be honest. Some ppl don’t get what they “deserve (not that it can be quantified or sth like that but more karma-wise, good and bad, iykyk).
I don’t want to compare it to Shuggie Bain though there are many crossovers. However, I feel like the author has honed in on his craft and found sth that works for him. I’d like to think I could tell of a progression.
Themes of neglect, isolation, violence and alcoholism to be aware of. 

I hope to f**k Mungo and James are enjoying a quiet and happy life together. And that Jodie is at Uni living it tf up and finally on her own

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Excrement, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism