A review by carrielucas
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

challenging emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Honestly it was just way too sad for me. Also had, like, every trigger in the book. Is this the new A Little Life?

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, Alcoholism, Vomit, Gore, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Self harm, Rape, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death of parent, Homophobia, Cancer, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Infidelity and Drug abuse