A review by mrs_v
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Shuggie grows up in the projects of Scotland with his alcoholic mother. Shuggie begins to realize he is gay.

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