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A review by francestea
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
4.0
This story has really stayed with me and my impression of it has only improved since finishing it weeks ago. I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator, he really added to my immersion in the story. I don’t read a lot of Scottish novels and hearing about the catholic/protestant divide in Scotland felt familiar but new. The story has some truly tragic and disturbing scenes (check the trigger warnings) but is not without it’s joyful moments. I find addictions related content to be very depressing but when it’s in a novel this good it’s worth it. Will definitely read more from this author.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Rape, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse