A review by marnash
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

I came cuz of Shuggie Bain, and left traumatized, which is saying a lot when it comes to me (these kinds of books are my cup of tea). I found myself explaining to my bf that this is a trauma-dump book. I do love some of the characters - they're just as complicated and loveable and sad as the ones in Shuggie Bain, only you add lgbtqi+ teenagers and homophobia into the mix and it becomes extra super duper sad.
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