John Of John

From Douglas Stuart, the Booker Prize-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Shuggie Bain and Young Mungo, comes John of John, a deeply moving novel exploring identity, belonging and the complexities of family life.

Struggling financially and uncertain of his future after art school, John-Calum Macleod returns to his childhood home on the remote Scottish island of Harris. While the familiar landscape remains unchanged, Cal finds himself caught between the expectations of his deeply religious father, John, a sheep farmer and weaver, and his strong-willed Glaswegian grandmother, Ella, who has spent decades maintaining a delicate family peace.

As Cal attempts to reconcile his identity and desires with the traditions of his upbringing, tensions begin to surface. Against the backdrop of a close-knit island community, long-held beliefs, unspoken emotions and generational differences threaten to unravel the fragile bonds holding the family together.

Tender, atmospheric and beautifully observed, John of John is a powerful exploration of faith, masculinity, family expectations and the enduring pull of home.

Perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally rich literary fiction, complex family relationships and compelling stories of identity and self-discovery.