![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It went on to win the Booker Prize in 2020, propelling the Scottish American writer to worldwide fame. His debut novel, “Shuggie Bain,” was rejected by dozens of publishers before Grove Atlantic finally recognized the manuscript’s genius. Amid all its suffering, Mungo’s story makes two things strikingly clear: 1) Being named after the patron saint of Glasgow offers no protection, and 2) Stuart writes like an angel.įew novelists have ever ascended so quickly, but the suddenness of Stuart’s success belies years of struggle. He’s the tender Scottish hero of Douglas Stuart’s moving new novel, “Young Mungo.” It’s a tale of romantic and sexual awakening punctuated by horrific violence. Photo: Collageįifteen-year-old Mungo shows the kind of vulnerability that makes people want to cradle him - or crush him. ![]()
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