I excitedly started Shuggie Bain but just couldn’t get into it. It just felt so bleak. But so many friends recommended it, I tried again and liked it. Then when Young Mungo came out, I finished it in one sitting.

Yes. This was me with Shuggie Bain got it when it was booker nominated in 2020 - covid was here & no vacccines fully rolled out, my cup of worries was full & I couldn’t handle it. Picked it up last week and it’s possessed me ever since. It’s full of pain but very relatable for me

‘Shuggie Bain’ and learnt that whatever shit life throws at you there’s always hope.