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Rape, Homophobia, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Domestic abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
emotional 86%
sad 81%
tense 51%
challenging 49%
reflective 31%
hopeful 12%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
400 pages | first published 2022
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ISBN/UID: 9780802159557
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
Douglas Stuart's first novel Shuggie Bain is one of the most successful literary debuts of the century so far. It was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize, and is now published or forthcoming in 40 territories, having already sold more than a million cop...
400 pages | first published 2022
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
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ISBN/UID: 9780802159557
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Description
Douglas Stuart's first novel Shuggie Bain is one of the most successful literary debuts of the century so far. It was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize, and is now published or forthcoming in 40 territories, having already sold more than a million cop...Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Homophobia, AlcoholismModerate
Abortion, Domestic abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
emotional 86%
sad 81%
tense 51%
challenging 49%
reflective 31%
hopeful 12%
funny 4%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 20%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 38% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating