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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Shuggie Bain

by Douglas Stuart
Aggregate Editorial Score94/100
★Booker Prize
Published 2020538 pagesEnglish

About This Book

Published in 2020, Shuggie Bain established Douglas Stuart as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Young Shuggie Bain navigates the Thatcherite poverty of 1980s Glasgow while trying to care for his alcoholic mother Agnes, the person he loves most in the world. Stuart's debut novel—autobiographical in its roots—won the Booker Prize and is a devastating portrait of working-class life, maternal love, and survival against the odds. Themes of addiction, poverty, Glasgow run through the work. The book has received recognition from Booker Prize 2020.

Awards & Recognition

Booker Prize
winner · global
202094
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Douglas Stuart
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shuggie Bain about?

Young Shuggie Bain navigates the Thatcherite poverty of 1980s Glasgow while trying to care for his alcoholic mother Agnes, the person he loves most in the world. Stuart's debut novel—autobiographical in its roots—won the Booker Prize and is a devastating portrait of working-class life, maternal love, and survival against the odds.

Who wrote Shuggie Bain?

Shuggie Bain was written by Douglas Stuart, from United Kingdom. First published in 2020.

What awards has Shuggie Bain won?

Shuggie Bain has received the following awards and honours: Booker Prize 2020.

Is Shuggie Bain worth reading?

Shuggie Bain is one of the most critically acclaimed books ever written, with an aggregate editorial score of 94/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in addiction, poverty, Glasgow.