Young Mungo: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller

Growing up in a Glasgow housing estate, Mungo and James form a deep bond across sectarian divides. They become best friends and lovers as they seek belonging, finding a sanctuary in the pigeon dovecote that James has built for his prize racing birds. Mungo hides his true self from those around him, especially from his brutal brother Hamish, a local gang leader who must uphold a harsh reputation. Their story unfolds against the backdrop of 1980s Glasgow, where loyalties are tested and love can be dangerous. When Mungo’s mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland with two men whose drunken banter hints at murky pasts, he must summon inner strength to imagine a future where he and James might belong together. This is a powerful, lyrical novel that gives voice to people often overlooked, exploring the limits of masculinity, sectarian divisions, and the peril and beauty of loving someone deeply.

The narrative draws on the author’s acclaimed voice and craftsmanship, offering a gripping, heart-rending portrait of a young man navigating love and danger in a world that challenges his identity.

Belangrijke kenmerken

• Verhaal speelt zich af in het glasgow van de jaren tachtig
• Hoofdpersonen: Mungo en James, verborgen liefde
• Thema’s: masculiniteit, sectarische verdeeldheid, geweld
• Verhalenwereld bevat een pigeon dovecote als toevluchtsoord
• Schrijver is Douglas Stuart, bekroond auteur

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