A review by sleepylaurka
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

a wonderful poignant novel about the reality of glasgow during the thatcher era, horror story about toxic hypermasculinity, and two tender souls in a very violent place. very family-centered, exploring abandonment, love, and queerness through the most beautiful writing possible. each character is SO well crafted it's just absolutely heartbreaking. young mungo you have my heart