Shuggie Bain

Read online or download Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart for free. This is a poignant novel set in 1980s Glasgow, Scotland. The story revolves around young Hugh “Shuggie” Bain, a sweet and lonely boy growing up in run-down public housing. His mother, Agnes, grapples with alcoholism, while the city faces the impact of Thatcher’s policies and a notorious drugs epidemic. The novel explores family dynamics, resilience, and the struggle for survival in a harsh environment.