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Reviews round-up

John of John

by Douglas Stuart

Picador USA2026ISBN 9781035086955

2 of 2 critics positive

3 reviews: 2 positives; 1 not stating a verdict in public

What the critics said

Positive
“epic tale of gay love and loneliness in the Hebrides”

John of John by Douglas Stuart review – will a father and son come out to each other?

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Positive
“powerful and surprising”

Oprah’s Latest Pick Exposes Secrets on a Remote Scottish Island

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Verdict not stated

In 'John of John,' father and son are gay — and they're keeping it from each other

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