1996
First Published
4.38
Average Rating
123
Number of Pages
Set in the underbelly of Edinburgh, Trainspotting is a story inhabited by a galaxy of immensely colorful characters—liars, thieves, junkies—people whose habits, emotions, and stories will leave an indelible imprint on the reader's mind.
Avg Rating
4.38
Number of Ratings
5,578
5 STARS
54%
4 STARS
34%
3 STARS
10%
2 STARS
2%
1 STARS
1%
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Authors
Irvine Welsh
Author · 31 books
Probably most famous for his gritty depiction of a gang of Scottish Heroin addicts, Trainspotting (1993), Welsh focuses on the darker side of human nature and drug use. All of his novels are set in his native Scotland and filled with anti-heroes, small time crooks and hooligans. Welsh manages, however to imbue these characters with a sad humanity that makes them likable despite their obvious scumbaggerry. Irvine Welsh is also known for writing in his native Edinburgh Scots dialect, making his prose challenging for the average reader unfamiliar with this style.
