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Discover an unforgettable journey in Douglas Stuart's acclaimed novel, a powerful exploration of love, masculinity, and the struggles of youth in working-class Glasgow. Young Mungo, a compelling trade paperback from Pan Macmillan UK, immerses readers in the lives of Mungo and James, two young men torn between cultural divisions. Set against the backdrop of a hyper-masculine society, this gripping story captures their burgeoning friendship and love amidst the chaos and challenges of their environment. With lush prose and a keen insight into the complexities of LGBTQ+ relationships, Stuart's writing shines a light on individuals often overlooked in mainstream literature.
This 400-page novel is not just a tale of first love but a poignant commentary on the pressures of family loyalty and the violence faced by queer individuals. As Mungo grapples with his identity in a world that demands conformity, readers will be taken on a thrilling ride filled with suspense and emotional depth. Prepare to be captivated as Mungo fights for his dreams of love and escape from the bleak landscape of his upbringing.
**Shipping Information:** Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable story of courage and love, perfect for readers seeking both a gripping narrative and a deep emotional connection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529068771
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
From Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, an extraordinary, page-turning second novel, a vivid portrayal of working-class life and a highly suspenseful story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James.
Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in the hyper-masculine and violently sectarian world of Glasgow’s housing estates. They should be sworn enemies if they’re to be seen as men at all, and yet they become best friends as they find a sanctuary in the pigeon dovecote that James has built for his prize racing birds. As they find themselves falling in love, they dream of escaping the grey city, and Mungo works especially hard to hide his true self from all those around him, especially from his elder brother Hamish, a local gang leader with a brutal reputation to uphold.
But the threat of discovery is constant and the punishment unspeakable. When Mungo’s mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland with two strange men whose drunken banter belies murky pasts, he will need to summon all his inner strength and courage to get back to a place of safety, a place where he and James might still have a future.
Imbuing the everyday world of its characters with rich lyricism and giving full voice to people rarely acknowledged in literary fiction, Douglas Stuart’s Young Mungo is a gripping and revealing story about the bounds of masculinity, the push and pull of family, the violence faced by so many queer people, and the dangers of loving someone too much.
This 400-page novel is not just a tale of first love but a poignant commentary on the pressures of family loyalty and the violence faced by queer individuals. As Mungo grapples with his identity in a world that demands conformity, readers will be taken on a thrilling ride filled with suspense and emotional depth. Prepare to be captivated as Mungo fights for his dreams of love and escape from the bleak landscape of his upbringing.
**Shipping Information:** Enjoy free shipping on this item. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is confirmed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable story of courage and love, perfect for readers seeking both a gripping narrative and a deep emotional connection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529068771
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 400
Description:
From Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, an extraordinary, page-turning second novel, a vivid portrayal of working-class life and a highly suspenseful story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James.
Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in the hyper-masculine and violently sectarian world of Glasgow’s housing estates. They should be sworn enemies if they’re to be seen as men at all, and yet they become best friends as they find a sanctuary in the pigeon dovecote that James has built for his prize racing birds. As they find themselves falling in love, they dream of escaping the grey city, and Mungo works especially hard to hide his true self from all those around him, especially from his elder brother Hamish, a local gang leader with a brutal reputation to uphold.
But the threat of discovery is constant and the punishment unspeakable. When Mungo’s mother sends him on a fishing trip to a loch in Western Scotland with two strange men whose drunken banter belies murky pasts, he will need to summon all his inner strength and courage to get back to a place of safety, a place where he and James might still have a future.
Imbuing the everyday world of its characters with rich lyricism and giving full voice to people rarely acknowledged in literary fiction, Douglas Stuart’s Young Mungo is a gripping and revealing story about the bounds of masculinity, the push and pull of family, the violence faced by so many queer people, and the dangers of loving someone too much.