Stuart, Douglas
Young Mungo: The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529068788
- author:
- Stuart, Douglas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 2.6 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, LGBT, Gay,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Douglas Stuart's Young Mungo is a powerful portrayal of working-class life in Glasgow, set against the backdrop of sectarian divisions and the struggle for identity. The story follows two young men, Mungo and James, who find solace in each other despite being from different worlds. As they navigate their complex relationships and the dangers of their environment, they must confront the harsh realities of their lives and the secrets they keep from those around them. Their friendship is forged in the dovecote James has built for his prize racing pigeons, a sanctuary from the hyper-masculine world that seeks to define them. But as they begin to fall in love, the threat of discovery looms large, and the punishment for being true to themselves is severe. When Mungo's mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland, he must summon all his inner strength to survive and find a way to be with James. This is a deeply moving and unflinching exploration of the human experience, one that shines a light on the complexities of identity, loyalty, and the struggle for acceptance in a world that often seeks to define us.
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