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Pig Iron
Pig Iron | Ben Myers
4 posts | 3 read | 5 to read
John-John wants to escape his past. But the legacy of brutality left by his bare-knuckle boxer father, King of the Gypsies, Mac Wisdom, overshadows his life. His new job as an ice cream man should offer freedom, but instead pulls him into the dark recesses of a northern town where his family name is mud. When he attempts to trade prejudice, parole officers and local gangs for his green cathedral' - the rural landscape in which he seeks solace - Mac's rise and bloody downfall threatens to engulf John-John's present. Pig Iron is the story of a traveller who hasn't travelled; a young man fighting for his surname and his very survival.
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Gruru
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Wow. This book is amazing. The main character is very well drawn. Written in geordie vernacular but as I live here not a problem for me.

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Peterfox123
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Devoured this book. Shocking, troubling but captivating. It unravels itself gradually and doesn‘t take the obvious turns. Whether the ending is entirely satisfying I‘d debate but I can forgive that for the way it had submerged me in the lives f the protagonists. Not, repeat not for anyone who wants to avoid animal cruelty though.

Ms_T Thanks for the trigger warning. I really appreciate it when Littens add these to their reviews. 7y
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SharonGoforth
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What a stunning novel! The story opens with the immediate aftermath following a 14 year old boy‘s killing of his abusive father, a “traveller ” and a bare knuckles fighting man. This beautifully written book is brutally violent, yet is balanced by compassion. Fans of Elmet by Fiona Mozley will definitely want to read this. One of the best books I‘ve read this year. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Peterfox123 Thank you. Love the sound of this. Bought on kindle for 99p. Bargain! 7y
SharonGoforth @Peterfox123 That‘s how I got it, too! 7y
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