Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh
This novel is a gritty, raw portrayal of a group of heroin addicts living in Edinburgh, Scotland. The narrative is non-linear and told from multiple perspectives, providing a deep dive into the minds and lives of these characters. The story explores themes of poverty, addiction, friendship, and the struggle to escape one's circumstances, all set against the backdrop of a bleak urban landscape. It is known for its strong Scottish dialect, graphic content, and dark humor.
The 1063rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- Scottish
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 85,000
- Original Language
- English
If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here
This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 187th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 403rd on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)