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A review by m4rtt4
Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A Glaswegian version of A Little Life. So sad, so painful, almost cried and had it been longer I probably would have cried — then again the book felt a bit dragging at times, so I'm glad it wasn't longer (and honestly my heart wouldn't have been able to take it either).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence, Blood, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Grief, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and Death of parent