I'll second that. I think it's my favourite of his.

A very uncomfortable book, which I like. Excellent use of the unreliable narrator, as well.

I also think Filth is great. Brilliant, in fact.

Same rules apply.

Posted By: APB on March 20th 2013 at 21:13:34

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FAO Proth fitzg... (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Mar 20, 20:42:46
- I've got the prequel to that on my to-read pile. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 20:55:16
  - What's the prequel? (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 20:58:39
    - Only out the end of last year. It's called Skag Boys. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 20:59:44
      - Wasn't that one of the chapters in trainspotting? (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:04:22
        
        Think so. It's much longer and slower than Trainspotting, but I liked it in the end. (n/m) (General Chat) - APB, Mar 20, 21:10:50
        
        well,ultimatelly,if danny boyle can get a good enough script, then the origanal (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:17:10
        
        he was on the radio talking about it yesty (General Chat) - shoddy, Mar 20, 21:18:55
        
        Yeah it was on sky text entertainment. (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:20:12
        
        Getting on a bit these days though. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:18:29
        
        Yeahbut sick boy sends begbie gay porn through the mail,when begbie's in saughton (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:23:10
        
        Haha. (n/m) (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:23:50
        
        Cor, dunno. Years and years since I last re-read Trainspotting. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:09:49
- Don't let it et to you 75% of the world was in the same situation ;) (n/m) (General Chat) - mike_the_sphinx, Mar 20, 20:46:39
- Yiiis,trainspotting,a Renton rant? (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 20:45:57
  - They're doing porno for a follow up to trainspotting,i pray it's good enough so the origin (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 20:47:57
    - Porno wunt a great book though. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 20:57:06
      - agreed, it had some amusing/interesting moments (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Mar 20, 21:02:43
        
        Yes, this exactly. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:12:06
        
        haha yes indeed (General Chat) - Worzel Scrimmage, Mar 20, 21:14:51
  - yep ..... (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Mar 20, 20:47:53
    - have you read Glue? that's probably the best book i've ever read,i rationed it like i had (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 20:54:13
      - Maribou Stork Nightmares might be his best book. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 20:58:43
        
        Somehow i've not got maribou stork nightmares is that one of his short stories? (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:01:42
        
        Ive read that. Actually read it over a weekend break in Edinburgh, which was fun (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:08:53
        
        I'll second that. I think it's my favourite of his. (General Chat) - APB, Mar 20, 21:13:34
        
        I'll get that if i can,have a go on BEDROOM SECRETS OF THE MASTERCHEFS.fooking (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:13:24
        
        Yeah, that's the one I read in Edinburgh. (General Chat) - Arizona Bay, Mar 20, 21:17:11
      - you have a lot to thank your Brother for! (n/m) (General Chat) - Jumbo1, Mar 20, 20:57:51
        
        ...er,you're right! (n/m) (General Chat) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Mar 20, 21:02:43

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