From Glasgow Without Love by Albrin Junior

By Emma Fitzgerald -
Thank you @zooloosBT For letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. From Glasgow without love has a jazzy front cover which you will be drawn too instantly. This book is a collection of ten stories that are set in Glasgow and Nigerian. The topics running through the book are immigration, identity, love and each character in each story is unique and diverse. These stories will pull at your heart and make you smile. I did have some favorite stories, which were one gay night, drown and the devil has a soul. I found while reading the stories the words were powerful and unique. A Very thought-provoking read and will stay with me for a while. 4 stars. Blurb From Glasgow Without Love is an evocative collection of ten compelling stories that encapsulate the intricate tapestry of human experience, inspired by a cold shivering night the author slept at the Buchanan bus station, Glasgow. This work explores themes of love, immigration, and identity through the lens of diverse characters navigating their realities. From the heart-wrenching journey of a black immigrant facing deportation in the titular story to the tragic aftermath of a queer one-night stand in ‘One Gay Night’, each narrative delves deeply into the struggles and triumphs of its protagonists. Set between Nigeria and Glasgow, the characters in the collection reveal the chaotic vibrancy of modern life by bringing a vivid context to these poignant tales. Interweaving humour and heartache, this collection masterfully captures the essence of resilience and the universal quest for connection, ultimately illuminating the beauty and complexity of the human spirit

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