cookiestains's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
julianjenkins's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
tskel123's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pustulio's review against another edition
4.0
Pensé que la nostalgia me juraría chueco pero no, el libro si se aleja lo suficiente de trainspotting.
bookwormcat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
manoeklambregts's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
evaneise's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sarahlouhope's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-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
4.25
The 3rd installment in the Trainspotting series is certainly a tad different to the rest! Following Begbie as he makes a return to his homeland and criminal stomping ground as a supposedly changed man is an interesting development. I don't really think a leopard can change their spots that much, though! Well written, as always, but maybe a stretch too far for die-hard fans of the old Begbie and crew. Can certainly be read as a standalone novel, and I think it may be more enjoyable if you go into it either having never read the previous books, or if it's been years since you last read them, like me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Blood, Drug use, Murder, Torture, Gore, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail