They are caught between two of Glasgow’s housing estates where young working-class men divide themselves along sectarian lines, and fight territorial battles for the sake of reputation. The extraordinary, powerful second novel from the Booker prizewinning author of Shuggie Bain, Young Mungo is both a vivid portrayal of working-class life and the deeply moving story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James.īorn under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in a hyper-masculine world. ‘Writing of transcendent beauty’ – The Financial Times ‘Best Summer Books’ 'Love and hope across the religious divide in a fervent, gritty and emotionally engrossing novel' – The Guardian 'Best Reads For Summer' Superb' – The Times ‘Best Summer Reading’ 'A touching, tender tale of boy meets boy in the bleak tenements of Glasgow.
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