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Young Mungo
by Douglas Stuart
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A heart-wrenching look at growing up gay and in poverty set in 1990s Glasgow. Beautifully written, it is the type of book that leaves an imprint on your soul. I still find myself wondering where Mungo would be today.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Murder