The Acid House by Irvine Welsh

The Acid House

Irvine Welsh

96 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories dark medium-paced
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Nominated for a BAFTA award. From the author of Trainspotting, an adaptation of another of his best-selling works - a collection of short stories - The Acid House Trilogy The Acid House Trilogy is made up of three of Welsh's most powerful stories;...

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Community Reviews Summary of 752 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
dark 86%
reflective 33%
sad 30%
tense 23%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Character: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 25% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 40% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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