In Glasgow,Graham is training for a chance to secure a position on their city team with his new friend, Joe. Then he passes by an unwelcome scene of aggression where an Asian boy of his own age has been wounded by a gang. The victim, Kyoul, is a Muslim and has illegally escaped from the turmoil of his country, seeking an asylum and begs Graham to tell his girlfriend that he's safe. Out of compassion, he obliges and with Joe, they carry out Kyoul's wishes, however, they have involved themselves in a difficult situation that neither of them really want to be in. When the Orange Walks begin, Graham's grandfather insists that he joins but he knows that Joe will definitely disapprove. Their differences in religion and the deep rivalries that have been raging in the city for years form a gulf obstructing their friendship, can 
they overcome them?This realistic-fiction novel focuses on prejudice and racism towards foreigners (the main reason why Kyoul was attacked into the first place). I personally thought it was rather boring in some aspects because of how the story is delivered. (Please note I read this novel some time ago after the reading challenge began but kept forgetting to blog it.)
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