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.
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh joins Richard E. Grant down the line from Chicago to talk about bringing back the incendiary Francis Begbie in his latest novel The Blade Artist. Irvine talks about a number of objects that shaped and inspired the novel, including a copy of The Big Issue and a pair of white gym socks. Irvine muses on how art can transform lives, talks about writing ultra-violence and explains the difference between a psychopath and a sociopath (sociopaths go into banking or politics). #PenguinPodcast
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