House With The Green Shutters

House with the Green Shutters

by George Douglas Brown

The House with the Green Shutters is a powerful and bleak novel set in the fictional Scottish village of Barbie, based on the author's hometown of Ochiltree. The story follows John Gourlay, a proud and taciturn carrier, as he struggles against the petty cruelty and envious gossip of his fellow villagers. The novel offers a stark and unflinching portrayal of rural life, exploring themes of social class, isolation, pride, and the destructive power of envy and gossip. Through vivid characters and a starkly realistic style, Brown paints a picture of a society consumed by petty conflicts and simmering resentment, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

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