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A review by 0palsea
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Really good book, I havent been this gripped to a book in so long!
Really raw and realistic story of growing up gay in working class Glasgow. Would recommend listening to the audiobook to add to the experience.
Really raw and realistic story of growing up gay in working class Glasgow. Would recommend listening to the audiobook to add to the experience.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Addiction, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Sexual violence, Violence, Child abuse, Drug use, Abandonment, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Rape, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Bullying, and Outing