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17 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529019315
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 20 February 2020
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human experience, particularly those who are drawn to stories about the complexities of family dynamics, the struggles of addiction, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of poverty and adversity.
Description
Shortlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction 2020.The Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2020.It is 1981. Glasgow is dying, and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater thi...
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Moods
sad: 91%
emotional: 86%
dark: 78%
challenging: 45%
reflective: 35%
tense: 23%
hopeful: 9%
funny: 6%
inspiring: 3%
informative: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Suicide attemptModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Racism, Cancer, Death of parent17 hours, 30 minutes • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529019315
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 20 February 2020
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart is a powerful and poignant novel that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate unflinching portrayals of the human experience, particularly those who are drawn to stories about the complexities of family dynamics, the struggles of addiction, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of poverty and adversity.
Description
Shortlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction 2020.The Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year 2020.It is 1981. Glasgow is dying, and good families must grift to survive. Agnes Bain has always expected more from life. She dreams of greater thi...
Community Reviews
Moods
sad: 91%
emotional: 86%
dark: 78%
challenging: 45%
reflective: 35%
tense: 23%
hopeful: 9%
funny: 6%
inspiring: 3%
informative: 2%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Addiction, Suicide attemptModerate
Homophobia, Sexual assault, RapeMinor
Racism, Cancer, Death of parent