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Mentioned in 4 episodes

Trainspotting

Book • 1993

Published in 1993, 'Trainspotting' is Irvine Welsh's first novel and is set in the late 1980s in Leith, Edinburgh.

The book is a collection of short stories narrated in a mix of Scots, Scottish English, and British English.

It follows the lives of Mark Renton and his friends, including Sick Boy, Begbie, and Spud, as they navigate heroin addiction, violent behavior, and personal struggles.

The novel is known for its dark humor, vivid characters, and non-linear narrative structure.

It has been praised for its raw and honest portrayal of addiction and its impact on individuals and communities.

Mentioned by

Joanna Robinson

Mentioned in 4 episodes

Mentioned by

Mallory Rubin

when discussing the movie T2: Trainspotting.

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Speakers mention posters from the album.

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Mentioned by Mike Cormack as an example of a previous work by the author.

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Mentioned by

Greg Jardin

during his discussion of his film education.

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Hates You. Will You Return the Favor?

Mentioned by

Joanna Robinson

as a film starring Ewan McGregor that was life-changing.

‘28 Years Later’ and Our Zombie Survival Team

Dennis Madsen

erwähnt den Film als Drehort für ein Musikvideo.

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Mentioned by

Paul Scheer

and

Amy Nicholson

while discussing the movie adaptation.

Mentionné par

Antoine Karlen

, comparant la situation des personnages à ceux du film Trainspotting.

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Mentioned as a film in the podcast.

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Mentioned by

Fern Brady

in reference to a school event and her excitement upon meeting him.

RHLSTP 542 - Fern Brady

Mentioned as the book that catapulted

Irvine Welsh

to fame and is chronologically before 'Men In Love'.

The Book Club: Irvine Welsh on the new Trainspotting sequel

Mentioned in contrast to the style of 'Jesus' Son' by the podcast host.

Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson (Book Review)

Mentioned by

Irvine Welsh

as the book he wrote Trainspotting on.

Irvine Welsh: We’re More Addicted Now Than in Trainspotting

Mentioned by

Bill Burr

as one of the books he used to read, referring to them as yarn that would go for six, seven, eight, nine hundred pages.

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