So, I started reading Shuggie Bain at the end of September. It's a book that I have seen numerous times on bookstagram and reddit and since the plot sounded intriguing, I decided to give it a try.
Truth be said, this is not the type of book that I binge-read in one sitting. Because of its bleak atmosphere and dense writing, I take break in-between and there are days when I don't read it a lot. That being said, I love the writing a lot, I feel like the author has portrayed perfectly the sceneries, the places and the characters and for a debut novel, the book is well-written.
The characters are so interesting and I really feel a sort of connection with Agnes and Shuggie. I really pity them and I wish the best for them. I was actually surprised to see that the book follows Agnes a lot, I had assumed that the narration would be focused on Shuggie, like it did in the first part. However, I do not complain because by doing so, it allows the reader to connect more with Agnes and observe Shuggie's background better.
I am very interested to hear your opinion about the book (WITHOUT SPOILERS PLEASE). I am hopeful that I'll end up loving it. I am currently halfway through it and so far, it's a solid 4-5 stars read. I can't wait to see what happens next.
by -greek_user_06-