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Plot and story summary for The Crow Road by Iain Banks. This Bildungsroman is set in the fictional Argyll town of Gallanach (by its description, reminiscent of Oban but on the north east shore of Loch Crinan), the real village of Lochgair, and in Glasgow where the adult Prentice McHoan lives.
Oct 25, 2017 · On 2nd November, Abacus will publish a special anniversary edition of The Crow Road. Available from all good retailers.
A young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and uncovers family secrets after his eccentric uncle disappears.
This Bildungsroman is set in the fictional Argyll town of Gallanach, the real village of Lochgair, and in Glasgow, where the adult Prentice McHoan lives. Prentice's uncle Rory disappeared eight years previously while writing a book called The Crow Road.
- Iain Banks
- 1992
Sep 4, 2008 · Prentice McHoan has returned to the bosom of his complex but enduring Scottish family. Full of questions about the McHoan past, present and future, he is also deeply preoccupied: mainly with...
Aug 8, 2023 · “The Crow Road” stands as a literary triumph, inviting readers to embark on an odyssey that transcends the pages of the book. Its complex characters, intricate plot, and profound themes intertwine to create a narrative that resonates on a deeply human level.
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One minute you’re reading a book about a family, or a young guy’s journey to find himself… you read about him falling in love, and sex scenes that you’ve never read before. But then there’s this murder mystery: his uncle disappeared, and he will occasionally talk about it.
