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Douglas Stuart

Shuggie Bain

Douglas StuartFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Douglas Stuart

Shuggie Bain

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

430

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Glasgow, Scotland • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart follows Shuggie, a young boy growing up in 1980s Glasgow, as he faces the struggles of his mother's alcoholism amidst the backdrop of socio-economic decline. Agnes Bain, Shuggie's mother, battles addiction while Shuggie deals with bullying and family hardships, ultimately seeking to find his own identity in a harsh, judgmental society.

Melancholic

Gritty

Bittersweet

Dark

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.4

211,437 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain has garnered acclaim for its raw portrayal of poverty and addiction in Glasgow, with rich character development and deeply affecting prose. However, some critics find its relentless bleakness overwhelming. Overall, readers appreciate its emotional depth and authenticity, despite its heavy subject matter.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Shuggie Bain?

A reader who would enjoy Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart likely appreciates gritty, character-driven narratives set against a backdrop of socio-economic hardship. Fans of Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt or A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara would find this poignant, emotionally complex tale compelling.

4.4

211,437 ratings

86%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

430

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Glasgow, Scotland • 1980s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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