Stonemouth
| Company type | Novel |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | April 5, 2012 |
| Founder | Iain Banks |
| Products | Book |
| Owner | Little, Brown and Company |
Stonemouth is a novel authored by Scottish writer Iain Banks and was published on 5 April 2012 through Little, Brown and Company. The story centers on a man who returns to a small seaport town after having left it five years prior. The Irish Times featured the book in their list of "Books to Read in 2012."
Plot summary
Stewart Gilmour makes his way back to Stonemouth, a fictional coastal town located north of Aberdeen, to attend a funeral. Five years earlier, he had escaped to London following a sexual indiscretion that occurred at a wedding. The town of Stonemouth is dominated by two opposing gangs, the Murstons and the MacAvetts. Before his departure, Gilmour had been engaged to a woman affiliated with the Murston family.
Reception
Stonemouth was generally met with positive critical acclaim. While some reviewers felt that the book’s portrayal of contemporary technology lacked authenticity, many commended its engaging and suspenseful narrative.
Adaptation
In 2014, a BBC Television adaptation was announced featuring Christian Cooke in the role of Stewart Gilmour, supported by Peter Mullan, Sharon Small, and Gary Lewis. Filming took place in Macduff, Aberdeenshire during November 2014. The series debuted on BBC One Scotland on 8 June 2015 and was broadcast across the UK on BBC Two starting 11 June 2015.