Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Trainspotting
Book Review: Fantastic!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Without doubt, the greatest, funniest book I have ever read. I read it before the movie came out and if you've seen the movie and liked it, you must read this superb, funny, gross and wonderful book to fully understand the characters and truly enjoy this modern masterpiece.Book Review: Fascinating!
Summary: 5 Stars
On the surface, this novel is an unapologetic story
about junkies. But there's much more to it than that:
You're missing half the meaning of the novel if you
don't catch the references to Kierkegaard. Ultimately,
the characters are wrestling with the concept of morality.
Renton mirrors Kierkegaard's spiritual development, but
with a twist. I don't want to give too much away, so you
must read it yourself. Each chapter is a story unto itself,
full of wit and irony. I couldn't put it down!Book Review: Feverishly Good
Summary: 4 Stars
I really, really like this book, but I honestly had no clue what was happening until somewhere in the middle, where I finally understood (somewhat). I will tell you this right now: you most likely won't understand until near the end. That's when all of the pieces will fit together. This book deserves more than 5 stars. The reason why I gave it only 4 stars is because of the dialogue... which confused the hell out of me! The characters are Scottish, so it took me a couple minutes for each page. If you don't mind struggling a little bit, then give this book a try. I think that you will be glad that you did.Book Review: Funny and frightening
Summary: 4 Stars
I came to this novel after seeing the film. I read it, enjoyed it, and didn't think much else of it. I reread the novel in an English Lit class wherein we dissected the use of dialect, the choice to not have a central character, and the somewhat unredemptive closing. Trainspotting's tough going for the first few pages, but once you're accustomed to the varying dialects represented, you'll find yourselves entertained and shocked by the stories within. This novel is gritty and uncompromising in its representation of contemporary, Scottish, working-class youth, so if you're unfamiliar with the subject, or with Welsh's other works, take warning.Book Review: Good Readin
Summary: 4 Stars
Buy it, don't check it out...worth having for your collection..