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Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh

evilyreading's review against another edition

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challenging funny reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75


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trumpetfish's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

unbelievably disgusting can barely understand it cant wait to read the sequel genuine poetry

kalon88's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

howlyranch's review against another edition

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4.0

Difficult at first, but totally worth it.

whoisrois's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So so so good. (obviously) 

I enjoyed the self contained short story chapters outside of the main plot best

A lot of characters to keep straight, I keep mixing 2nd prize, Davey, Marty and Tommy up 😮‍💨

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bi4ncvx's review

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adventurous funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

cerysvy's review against another edition

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dark funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

amymacmillan's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jacojaco's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny sad tense fast-paced

5.0

adamwicks's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5