Scan barcode
A review by steelfern
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
Ouch. Made my chest ACHE.
A story about the horrors of poverty, and addiction. I stand by my comparison to A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, but I think this book does not have the hope that ATGiB did.
A story about the horrors of poverty, and addiction. I stand by my comparison to A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, but I think this book does not have the hope that ATGiB did.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol