A review by bookshelf_of_jess
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was absolutely fantastic. I laughed and I cried in equal amounts. I just didn’t want it to end. Poor little Shuggie broke my heart, he is such an amazingly written character. His story highlights the struggles of addiction and poverty in a heart wrenching way. Douglas Stuart is an incredibly talented writer and I cannot wait to read Young Mungo now.
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