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Trainspotting: A Screenplay (Based on the Novel by Irvine Welsh)
by
John Hodge
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.
Paperback, Screenplay, 123 pages
Published
July 19th 1996
by Miramax Books
(first published 1996)
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It's not the original. Irving Welsh wrote the original. This is written by the screenwriter of the movie. Don't even pick this up, I never did. Read the Irving Welsh. Reading this is like reading the novelization of "Big Lebowski" or "Caddyshack." Read a book turned into a movie, not a movie turned into a book.
Ok, i liked this book way more than i thought i would. As for the complaints about the Scottish dialogue, it didn't bother me a bit, it's obvious what they're talking about and there's no struggle. The reviews worried me a bit that i would have to struggle to understand it but i think they're a bit exaggerated. I like the pictures of the clips for the scenes. I love Renton. It made me laugh alott which was much needed, i havent read a good book that makes me laugh in awhile.
All in all i def rec...more
All in all i def rec...more
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I'm guessing the date I read it, I can't really remember. Great book. You sort of have to struggle through the scottish vernacular but once you get the swing of thing the protagonist is really interesting. He's torn between kicking his heroin addiction and wondering if what "we" (middle classers) all value is really worth anything.
Fair warning, there are some really disgusting parts to this novel-- if you've seen the movie (which I would highly recommend)-- if you're squeamish you might not wan...more
Fair warning, there are some really disgusting parts to this novel-- if you've seen the movie (which I would highly recommend)-- if you're squeamish you might not wan...more
Welsh's writing style lends immediate credibility to this tale of Edinburgh junkies, rude boys, and nutters.
Exstremely difficult to read at first. Almost had to write a deciphering code for each word present in the first chapter, but I soon got the hang of it and actually enjoyed the flavor writing in an accent can bring. Wasn't too pleased with the ending though, but what can you expect from a junky? this is one book that I would say watching the movie before the book would be exstremely helpful!
It's the first book I read on my own volition...can't give it higher praise
Clichéd I know, but this book is truely fantastic and it offers a wonderful yet terrifying insight into the (somewhat) fictional Edinburgh drug-culture. Irvine Welsh's use of multiple narration is imperative to the novel's message as it highlights the difference each addiction brings.
This was definitely a difficult book to read with the scottish dialect throughout and slang, but reading Trainspotting was so worthwhile. The characters are so lovable. I've never read a book so funny and heart-wrenching at the same time. An all time classic!
Talk about an F***ed up book... this is one of them. Tripped up on heroin, trying to get sober, yet finding nothing but heartbreak along the way. Intense read for those of you who can handle the explicit nature of the book.
This book is a little hard to read at first because it's written phonetically in the Scottish accent, but once you get used to it, it's great although depressing at times because it is about heroin addiction.
Tried reading it once and couldn't get into it so I stopped. Picked it up a year or so later and read it all the way through. Phonetic Scottish accent is hard to get used to, at first.
I have read this book again and again since I read it 12 years ago.. Possibly the greatest book I have ever read
i just reread this book and it is awesome as fuck, far better than i remembered.
A must read. it takes a little time to really get his rhythm, but well worth doing such.
I bought the book right after I saw the movie. Funny, sick & bizarre
Far more depressing than the movie. Heavy but good.
Right out the top fookin drawer this book !!
ehhh picture me with that balancing hand, unsure.
Great, once you get accustomed to the dialect.
hard to read at first, but you get used to it.
Simply just one of my favourite novels.
May 25, 2013
Danielle
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Terennum
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Will
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