A review by status_woe
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

challenging dark emotional reflective sad 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

A painful look at working class Scotland in the latter part of the 20th century and a bleak description of alcoholism. Absolutely authentic, and the sort of voice we don't hear enough in literature. The writing is perfection. One of the best books I have ever read. 
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