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A review by sarah_eggleton
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was one of those books where I would wonder about the characters in my spare time. The way Stuart writes about really difficult topics is masterful
Graphic: Death of parent, Homophobia, Addiction, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Pedophilia, and Self harm
Minor: Rape, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Cancer, and Racial slurs