Trainspotting

An unremitting powerhouse of a novel that marks the arrival of a major new talent. Trainspotting is a loosely knotted string of jagged dislocated tales that lay bare the hearts of darkness of the junkies wide-boys and psychos who ride in the down escalator of opportunity in the nation's capital. Loud with laughter in the dark this novel is the real McCoy. If you haven't heard of Irvine Welsh before-don't worry you will' The Herald Review Abhorrently dark and raw to the coreTrainspotting is an insight into one of life’s many ugly personalities ― addiction and the accompanying domino effect of grim inevitabilities… Irvine Welsh’s novel will always be a cult classic. -- Tori Chalmers ―Culture TripWelsh’s skill as a storyteller is undeniable bringing both wit and compassion to a grim subject matter. If you liked Danny Boyle’s film adaptation you’ll love the original. -- Maddy Searle ―i From the Inside Flap A jarring fragmented ride through the dark underbelly of Edinburgh the festival city. There is not an advocate a festival performer or a fur coat in sight as with bitter passion and rancid humour Welsh lays bare the lives of this ill-starred bunch of addicts alcoholics and no-hopers. About the Author Irvine Welsh is the author of eleven previous novels and four books of shorter fiction. He currently lives in Chicago.https//www.facebook.com/irvinewelshauthorhttps//twitter.com/IrvineWelsh 'An unremitting powerhouse of a novel that marks the arrival of a major new talent. Trainspotting is a loosely knotted string of jagged, dislocated tales that lay bare the hearts of darkness of the junkies, wide-boys and psychos who ride in the down escalator of opportunity in the nation's capital. Loud with laughter in the dark, this novel is the real McCoy. If you haven't heard of Irvine Welsh before-don't worry, you will' The Herald