andrew_russell's review against another edition
1.0
Welsh's scabrous brand of prose and overtones of comedy blacker than a bar of Bourneville chocolate don't appeal to everybody. Neither does the Scots vernacular which he uses to infuse his stories with humour and wit. Having already read Skagboys, the prequel to Trainspotting, I had high expectations though. That was, in my humble opinion, a masterfully written piece of work.
With the exception of A Fault on The Line and Catholic Guilt (You Know You Love It), Reheated Cabbage fails to meet the mark set by Skagboys though. Being a collection of short stories, it doesn't play to Welsh's strengths. Fantastic characters and the hilarious interactions between them, which littered Skagboys were notably absent in this work. With the exception of the two tales mentioned earlier, what it felt like was somewhat of a meaningless dirge, to be ploughed through rather than enjoyed.
Not a great read and one that may suit die-hard Welsh fans but nobody else.
With the exception of A Fault on The Line and Catholic Guilt (You Know You Love It), Reheated Cabbage fails to meet the mark set by Skagboys though. Being a collection of short stories, it doesn't play to Welsh's strengths. Fantastic characters and the hilarious interactions between them, which littered Skagboys were notably absent in this work. With the exception of the two tales mentioned earlier, what it felt like was somewhat of a meaningless dirge, to be ploughed through rather than enjoyed.
Not a great read and one that may suit die-hard Welsh fans but nobody else.
gerbenletzer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
frankiecully's review against another edition
3.0
Good read. First 3 stories were hilarious!
Laugh out loud stuff. Loved the begbie chapter of course!
Laugh out loud stuff. Loved the begbie chapter of course!
littlefish's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
spraffy's review against another edition
dark
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
m_e_d_b_'s review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
bookasaurusbex's review against another edition
2.0
Language is excellent
Really enjoy the excellent language in this book but I don't enjoy reading about many of the themes covered. I also miss female protagonists and other Scottish marginalisations in this collection. This was a book club choice and it has certainly left me with plenty to discuss, but I would not reach for it again.
Really enjoy the excellent language in this book but I don't enjoy reading about many of the themes covered. I also miss female protagonists and other Scottish marginalisations in this collection. This was a book club choice and it has certainly left me with plenty to discuss, but I would not reach for it again.
chalicotherex's review against another edition
3.0
The football story was just a joke stretched out. The one about the homophobe was really lame. The Begbie story didn't add anything. I think the one about the strip club was something that didn't make the Trainspotting cut.
The Rosewell Incident, however, was amazing. An alien race of football hooligans is such a great idea. If only more of our aliens could be gangsters and hoodlums instead of aristocrats and corporate types.
I am Miami was worth the read, as well. If only for the reminder that Welsh knows how to write when he wants to.
The Rosewell Incident, however, was amazing. An alien race of football hooligans is such a great idea. If only more of our aliens could be gangsters and hoodlums instead of aristocrats and corporate types.
I am Miami was worth the read, as well. If only for the reminder that Welsh knows how to write when he wants to.
pap3rcut__'s review against another edition
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0