Why you should read Shuggie Bain (If you haven't already)
A dive into Douglas Stuart's Booker Prize-winning debut novel
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Show Notes
A happy Burns Night to one and all. In honour of this day of celebration for ol' Rabbie Burns, and by extension all Scottish literature, we're taking a dive into one of the most popular Booker Prize winners: Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart. The novel, Stuart's debut, presents a blistering and heartbreaking exploration of the unsinkable love that only children can have for their damaged parents.
In this episode Jo and James:
- Share a brief biography of Douglas Stuart
- Summarise the plot of Shuggie Bain
- Discuss their thoughts on the novel
- Delve into the characters, particularly Shuggie and his mother, Agnes
- Consider the idea of the divided self in Scottish literature
Reading list:
- Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
- Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart
- Loitering With Intent by Muriel Spark
- His Bloody Project by Graeme Macrae Burnet
A full transcript of the episode is available at our website.
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