A review by mattycakesbooks
Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance by Irvine Welsh

3.0

The stories get progressively better. The first story reminded me of a post-Fight Club Chuck Palahniuk book, where he's basically trying to shock you, but doesn't seem to have quite as solid a message as in previous books. The second one is still attempting to be shocking - and it succeeds at times - but honestly, the only time Welsh feels at home is in the third book, where he's talking about drugged out Scotsmen. It's still not a great story - it could've been in Trainspotting, but it would've been less interesting than all the other parts - but it's better than the first two.

Anyway, if you're a fan of Welsh - which I am - I would read it. Otherwise, read something else.