Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh

Trainspotting

Mark Renton #2

Irvine Welsh

431 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction classics contemporary challenging dark funny medium-paced
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The seminal novel that changed the face of British fiction - repackaged for a new generation. Read the seminal bestselling novel that changed the face of British fiction and inspired Danny Boyle's film.'The best book ever written by man or woman.....

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,809 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 65%
challenging 47%
sad 42%
emotional 40%
reflective 35%
tense 29%
adventurous 15%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 19%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 29% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 27% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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