The Crow Road

Interesting Facts

• The book begins with one of the most famous opening lines in modern Scottish literature: «It was the day my grandmother exploded».
• The title The Crow Road is a Scottish euphemism for death.
• The novel combines elements of a family saga, mystery, and philosophical reflections on life and death.
• The story is set in the fictional Scottish town of Gallanach, based on real places known to the author.
• The main character, Prentice McHoan, explores his family's secrets, leading to unexpected discoveries about the past.
• The book was adapted into a BBC mini-series in 1996.
• One of the central themes of the novel is the search for the meaning of life and personal identity.
• The novel includes numerous flashbacks that help reveal the McHoan family's history and their secrets.