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Glasgow Boys (Paperback)

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Paperback 352 Pages
Published: 02/05/2024
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Waterstones Says

At once heartbreaking and uplifting, this unforgettable novel about Glaswegian teenagers Finlay and Banjo is a stunningly poignant depiction of young masculinity, friendship and growing up in foster care.

'Tenderness itself, a song to love and friendship.' Andrew O'Hagan
'Stunning. Hopeful, heartbreaking and ultimately joyful.' Simon James Green
'As if you are reading your own heart written upon the page.' Non Pratt

Two boys can't remember the last time they had a hug.

Meet Finlay. He's studying for his nursing degree at Glasgow University, against all the odds. But coming straight from care means he has no support network.
How can he write essays, find paid work and NOT fall for the beautiful boy at uni, when he's struggling to even feed himself?

Meet Banjo. He's trying to settle in with his new foster family and finish high school. But he can't forget all that has happened, and his anger and fear keep boiling over.
How can he hold on to the one good person in his life, when his outbursts keep threatening his already uncertain future?

Can Finlay and Banjo let go of the past before it drags them under?

Reader Reviews:
Outstanding! This book I couldn't put down took on holiday omg wasn't what I expected but what a read must recommend totally.

This is a stunning debut novel that is so tender, so beautifully crafted with such a strong story that I'm still thinking about it a week later! An absolute must read, it'll be the best hours you spend in another wee world.

This was an emotional and heart wrenching story.

Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571382972
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 280 g
Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 23 mm
Edition: Main

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“Brilliant!”

I loved this book and the raw, Scottish aspect to it. It’s heartbreaking, uplifting and I didn’t want it to end!

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Georgina (ReadsEatsExplores)

“A stunning debut”

Our Glasgow Boys are Finlay and Banjo, with the story told in alternating chapters from their perspectives. Both have a history of being in care, being ‘looked after children’, with Banjo now living with a new pair of... More

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Shelley Connor

“Still thinking about these characters”

I ran to review and give this 5 stars. I read the whole book in 5 hours and cried my way through the last 100 pages. No, sobbed, I SOBBED my heart out to the last 100 pages.

Beautiful story. Loved the characters.

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