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A review by randykraft
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Impeccable detail, honest and loving to culture and characters despite endless flaws. Not a new story but an original telling. Bravo.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Vomit