Shuggie Bain is a visceral, heartbreaking exploration of the limits of love, the devastation of addiction, and the struggle for identity in 1980s Glasgow. Winner of the 2020 Booker Prize , this semi-autobiographical debut novel transforms the bleak realities of working-class poverty into a tender, poetic masterpiece. Narrative Core: A Bond Forged in Despair

The novel centers on young Hugh "Shuggie" Bain and his mother, Agnes. While the story spans the 1980s and early 90s, its heart lies in the shifting dynamics between a son who refuses to let go and a mother who cannot stop falling. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Shuggie Bain