#1764 Douglas Stuart "Young Mungo | The Book Show

May 10, 2022 00:27:26
#1764 Douglas Stuart "Young Mungo | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1764 Douglas Stuart "Young Mungo | The Book Show

May 10 2022 | 00:27:26

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Show Notes

Douglas Stuart’s debut novel "Shuggie Bain" was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize and his new second novel, "Young Mungo" is a portrayal of working-class life and a moving and suspenseful story of the dangerous first love of two young men: Mungo and James - who should be sworn enemies if they’re to be seen as men at all.

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