A review by bikes_and_books
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The back cover blurb says it best - monstrous things happen in this novel but there are no monsters, only damage. An unflinching portrait of addiction, loss of innocence, loyalty, the grim prospects in Thatcher-era UK, and ultimately, love and hope. 
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