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. 
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