Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

Shuggie Bain

Douglas Stuart

448 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ literary dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Shuggie Bain is the unforgettable story of young Hugh “Shuggie” Bain, a sweet and lonely boy who spends his 1980s childhood in run-down public housing in Glasgow, Scotland. Thatcher’s policies have put husbands and sons out of work, and the city’s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,925 reviews

Moods

sad 91%
emotional 86%
dark 78%
challenging 45%
reflective 35%
tense 23%
hopeful 9%
funny 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 40%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 34% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.29

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