640 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789734633340
Format: Paperback
Language: Romanian
Publisher: Polirom
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 410 reviews
Moods
funny 77%
sad 44%
emotional 38%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 27%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Ableism, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia
640 pages • first pub 2012 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9789734633340
Format: Paperback
Language: Romanian
Publisher: Polirom
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 410 reviews
Moods
funny 77%
sad 44%
emotional 38%
challenging 33%
reflective 33%
tense 27%
hopeful 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | Yes: 23% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 17%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Addiction, Drug useModerate
Ableism, MisogynyMinor
Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia