This is my favorite book I have read all year. It was soooo good. A perfectly crafted novel that I will think about for a very long time.

I loved this book from beginning to end due in no small part to my own life journey.  I've read Stuart's other books and II marvel at his consistently outstanding writing.  Thank you, Eric.

Currently reading it!!! Douglas Stuarts first two novels teared my heart in pieces and put it back like a mosaic, as I say...This one is a gift from my son for my birthday recently and it is slow paced, different than the others...Stuarts writing style is amazing. He is one of my favorite writers that I discovered in 2025!!! Cannot wait to continue reading today😊

YESSS!!! I’m reading this right now. Douglas Stuart can do no wrong for me, I’ve loved all his books!

I am currently reading this novel. It is amazing. Douglas Stuart is an extremely gifted writer. Cal’s pain and John’s anger are palpable. The interactions between father and son brought to my mind the writings of Tennessee Williams, specifically “The Glass Menagerie” and the fragility of their relationship.There is an excellent interview with the author on Brett Benner’s channel “Brett’s Book Stack.”

I saw Oprah's show a few days ago in which she talks to Douglas Stuart about John of John and was convinced right then to add the book to my tbr 😊

I loved this book. Can’t wait to read it again. Beautifully written.

Eric, everyone is raving about this one! It is everywhere now . Can't wait to read it. Brett from Brett's book stack has just done a great interview with Doug Stewart 🤠

I absolutely adore Douglas Stuart. Cannot wait to read his new book!!! Thanks Eric.

Greetings and best wishes from Germany- I read this book in the last weeks. A very wonderful book. Thank you for this nice video.

So so loved this book, will be getting a copy for my bookshelf and will recommend to friends!

Another member of The Booker Prize Book Club and I are about to read this together. We just read The Director together and it was a wonderful experience. My maternal grandfather was 100% Scots from the Hebrides. So I am very excited about reading this book with Hope.

Just finished this ❤.  For me it was a slow read.like life in the outer Hebrides.. I LOVED it. I grew up in Inverness so felt connected to the people as we had quite a few islanders at secondary school.  .

Love Douglas stuart. Looking forward to John of John. Have it on hold with the library

Oh  Eric! 😭 I just finished it - in two sittings. What a beautiful, exquisite story! I loved it so very much.

Please make a video on the new list of 100 best novels released by the Guardian! It's interesting!

Though I am #2 out of 400 on the waiting list at my library the book still hasn't been made available for lending.  I adored both Shuggie and Mungo so much.  They are still with me in my heart - like Cora from The Underground Railroad or Jack Levitt from Hard Rain Falling.  I think that Stuart and Tartt are my favorite living writers.  Can't wait!!!!

Can't wait to read this one!

Ron Charles just wrote about this as well, so now that you love it too I’ve put my name on the library list!

I want more 😂 i need to know what happens