Young Adam

The story unfolds around a young sailor, Joe, who works on a barge plying between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The protagonist's life changes dramatically after he finds the body of a young woman. Soon, a possible culprit is found...
Joe's acute sensitivity, like a sponge, absorbs every impression. The novel combines elements of detective fiction, psychological drama, and philosophical treatise. The author masterfully reveals the inner world of the protagonist, his feelings, fears, and desires. The work is full of reflections on the eternal questions of existence, love, death, and the meaning of life. The book makes one think about the nature of reality and the possibilities of the human consciousness.