66 pages • 2 hours read
Richard WagameseRagged Company
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese follows four unhoused individuals—Amelia, Digger, Timber, and Dick—whose friendship with retired journalist Granite and shared love of movies transforms their lives after Digger finds a winning lottery ticket. The story explores themes of home, friendship, and destiny as the group navigates their newfound wealth and personal struggles, ultimately seeking redemption and connection. The book describes suicide, substance use and addiction, and sex work.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese earns praise for its rich character development and poignant exploration of themes like homelessness and companionship. Reviewers admire Wagamese's empathetic storytelling and evocative prose. Some critiques point to a slow-paced narrative, but overall, readers find the book a deeply moving and insightful read.
Who Should Read Ragged Company?
Readers who enjoy The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls or Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi would appreciate Ragged Company by Richard Wagamese. They are drawn to profound stories of resilience, interconnected lives, and the power of human connection amidst adversity.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Poverty
Addiction / Substance Abuse
Grief / Death
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Fate
Relationships: Family
Modern Classic Fiction
Canadian Literature