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Young Mungo

Pages
424
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

In a divided Glasgow, two boys from opposing communities find solace and love in each other. Mungo and James navigate a world of sectarian violence and rigid masculinity, their secret sanctuary a dovecote filled with racing pigeons. As their bond deepens, they dream of escape, but the threat of discovery looms large, forcing Mungo to confront the dangers of his environment and the true meaning of love.

About the author

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Douglas Stuart

Douglas Stuart (born May 31, 1976, in Sighthill, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish-American novelist. He studied at the Scottish College of Textiles and London's Royal College of Art before moving to New York City, where he worked as a fashion designer while writing. His debut novel, "Shuggie Bain," won the 2020 Booker Prize and the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His second novel, "Young Mungo," was published in 2022, and his third, "John of John," in 2026.

Characters

MungoProtagonist
King JamesProtagonist
HamishAntagonist
All characters in Young Mungo
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