The Magnificent Sons

Does exactly what it says on the tin: MAGNIFICENT. Funny, beautifully observed and moving – Adam Kay, bestselling author of This is Going to Hurt
Just wonderful. Warm, funny and believable, with characters you feel you know. And with, as ever, some enviably KILLER lines … – Marina O’Loughlin
Funny, kind, insightful book, about those who get left behind. Sensitive, honest, and never afraid to take the piss – Russell T Davies
Tales Of The City for a new generation … I fell hard and fast for this and wasn’t ready for it to end. It’s an exceptional read, smart, touching, razor-sharp one-liners, a joyous, gorgeous, life-affirming read with characters that burst from the page yet remain believable. I fell utterly in love with it – John Marrs
The Magnificent Sons is a witty, warm and wonderful novel. It has a terrific cast of characters, some really rich relationships, and offers a fascinating insight into both bisexuality and sibling rivalry. As ever, Justin Myers is as sharp as a stiletto and had me laughing like a particularly filthy drain – Matt Cain
This really is a touching, witty book. Myers cements his reputation for wry insights into modern sexuality – Gareth Rubin
Brilliant. I fell in love with Jake and there was something special about reading the brothers’ stories unfold while keeping one eye on my own magnificent sons playing in our garden – The Unmumsy Mum
In sparklingly astute prose Justin Myers pins down what it is to be struggling to articulate your sexuality in your thirties, and all the accompanying confusion, pain, family tensions and friendship shifts. Original, compelling, touching and funny – Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us
A funny, keenly observed tale about relationships and identity * Red Magazine *
With razor sharp observation, this coming of age story is full of heart * Sunday Mirror *
Really funny, really moving, really sweet, a really great read … I tore through it … Love it! – Lindsey Kelk
The Magnificent Sons is a compelling story that explores the intricacies of family and sexuality, while being entertaining and amusing; pick yourself a sunny afternoon and devour it! – Is That You Darling
Justin Myers (AKA The Guyliner) brings his signature wit and empathy to this portrait of a larger-than-life family at a crossroads. It sparkles with humour and some great set pieces underpinned by a reflective layer concerned with self-and mutual acceptance. He does a good job of conveying the incomprehension and preconceptions which surround bisexuality – Isabel Costello

Justin Myers is an author and journalist from Shipley, West Yorkshire. Perhaps best known for his work as The Guyliner and his Impeccable Table Manners blog, Justin’s writing has featured in many leading publications, including the Guardian, GQ, and The Times, and his popular newsletter The Truth About Everything has been running since 2017. Justin now lives in London with his partner, and is desperate to get a dog.

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