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Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain faces criticism for its negative depiction of Glasgow

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Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain faces criticism that its negative depiction of Glasgow could harm the city’s economy Novel Shuggie Bain has faced criticism for its portrayal of Eighties Glasgow MSP Pauline McNeill said the Booker Prize-winning book could harm the city  Critics point out that much of the city has since been transformed since … Read more

Booker Prize: Scot Douglas Stuart wins with debut novel Shuggie Bain

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Scottish author Douglas Stuart has won the Booker Prize for his first novel Shuggie Bain – a ‘powerful and moving’ story based on his own experience growing up in 1980s Glasgow. The writer, 44, is the second-ever Scot to win the £50,000 award after James Kelman scooped the prize for How Late It Was, How Late in 1994. … Read more