Young Mungo Novel by Douglas Stuart

✅ Genre - Literary Fiction

✅ 369 pages

✅ summary -

"Young Mungo" by Douglas Stuart is a standalone literary novel. The story is set in Glasgow and revolves around the life of Shuggie, a young boy growing up in a challenging and impoverished environment. Shuggie must navigate the complexities of his family, his mother Agnes's battle with addiction, and his own journey to find identity and connection in a harsh and unforgiving world. The novel explores themes of love, resilience, and the human spirit's ability to endure in the face of adversity. It's a poignant and emotionally rich narrative that offers a powerful portrayal of working-class life in Glasgow.