Irvine Welsh with Richard E. Grant
The Penguin Podcast
Exploring the Influence of Leith and Edinburgh in the Novel
This chapter delves into the significance of the Leith dialect and Edinburgh as crucial settings in the novel, reflecting on the impact of the speaker's hometown on the story. The choice of voice actor Tam Dean Byrne for the audiobook and the darker portrayal of Edinburgh are also discussed, highlighting the complex and multi-dimensional nature of cities portrayed in literature.
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