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.
Born under different stars, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James live in a hyper-masculine world. Superb' – The Times 'Best Summer Reading' 'Love and hope across the religious divide in a fervent, gritty and emotionally engrossing novel' –The Guardian 'Best Reads For Summer' 'Writing of transcendent beauty' – The Financial Times 'Best Summer Books' 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. The number one Sunday Times bestseller 'A touching, tender tale of boy meets boy in the bleak tenements of Glasgow.
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