A review by paigebayliss
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
so heartbreaking but written so tenderly. the audiobook was really well read and immersive but made some of the descriptions even more graphic. you just want the best for poor Shuggie :(
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Bullying, and Sexual assault