A review by danielleboldry
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

dark emotional 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

a brutal and devastating tale of addiction, abuse, poverty and familial responsibility. every character is so well written and fleshed out entirely. my heart aches for the children at the heart of this story. 
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