John of John: A Novel

Synopsis

Returning home to the Isle of Harris after leaving art school broke and uncertain of his future, John-Calum Macleod finds that little has changed—except himself. Back in the croft where he was raised by his devout father and fiercely loving grandmother, Cal struggles to reconcile his own desires with the expectations of family, faith, and a close-knit island community. As the seasons pass and long-held secrets begin to surface, the fragile bonds holding the family together are pushed to their limits.

Set against the stark beauty of Scotland's Outer Hebrides, John of John is a deeply moving novel about belonging, masculinity, love, and the courage required to live truthfully. With extraordinary compassion and emotional precision, Douglas Stuart once again proves himself one of the defining literary voices of his generation.

About the Author

Douglas Stuart is a Scottish-American writer whose debut novel, Shuggie Bain, won the 2020 Booker Prize and became an international bestseller. His second novel, Young Mungo, was shortlisted for numerous awards and further established him as one of contemporary literature's most celebrated authors. John of John continues his exploration of class, family, identity, and the lives of working-class Scots with remarkable tenderness and insight.

Publisher
Grove Press

Publication Date
May 13, 2025

Format
Hardcover

Pages
352

Subjects
Literary Fiction · Scottish Fiction · LGBTQ+ Fiction · Contemporary Fiction

ISBN
9780802167194