548 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224087902
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 19 April 2012
Description
Both a prequel to the world-renowned Trainspotting, and an alternative version of it, Skagboys is Irvine Welsh's greatest work.Mark Renton seems to have it all: he's the first in his family to go to university, he's young, has a pretty girlfriend ...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
sad 54%
emotional 45%
challenging 41%
reflective 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 24% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Rape, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest
548 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780224087902
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication date: 19 April 2012
Description
Both a prequel to the world-renowned Trainspotting, and an alternative version of it, Skagboys is Irvine Welsh's greatest work.Mark Renton seems to have it all: he's the first in his family to go to university, he's young, has a pretty girlfriend ...
Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews
Moods
funny 80%
sad 54%
emotional 45%
challenging 41%
reflective 38%
tense 22%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
slow 33%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 95% | A mix: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 17%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 24% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Rape, Ableism, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Child abuse, Homophobia, Incest