Jim Odonnell

Brilliant portrayal of desperately challenging, difficult and often dangerous childhood for children of parents afflicted with addiction. The characterisation and scene setting both capture the times and place. It can be a hard read, but worthwhile and it will stay with you. My sole criticism is the dialogue could have reflected more working Glasgow of the time. The biggest tribute I can offer is it compares favourably with McIvanney’s Eric about a mining family, Docherty,