- Paperback: 97 pages
- Publisher: Random House UK (Aug 20 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0749395737
- ISBN-13: 978-0749395735
- Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.4 x 1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 82 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,596,882 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Harry Gibson's stage adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel tells the story of Rents, Sick Boy, Ali and the Mother Superior.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful adaptation of the book!,
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This review is from: Trainspotting & Headstate (Paperback)
Before I discuss, I would like to note for those who are looking for Trainspotting the novel... this is not it. Irvine Welsh adapted his wonderful novel for the stage and this is the result. Along with another play, Headstate, you can enjoy some of the great drama coming out of contemporary Scotland. The play is significantly different from the novel (and the film as well) - different enough that I would call them variations on a theme, but not truly the same story. There is a lot of role-doubling, so if you are not used to non-realist theatre styles, you might not find this work overly palatable. For those theatre buffs out there, it's a great read, and a fun choice for regional theatre companies looking for something new (but you will need actors with solid Scottish accents).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally, a writer that non-readers can enjoy.,
By xscot@home.com (New Jersey, USofA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Trainspotting & Headstate (Paperback)
I read that half the people who bought the novel "Trainspotting" have never bought a book before! I fall into that category, with the exception of non-fiction. I bought Filth for the flight home from Edinburgh to New Jersey because I had enjoyed "Trainspotting" the movie. Once I started reading it (slowly!) I could'nt put it down. It was absolutely amazing. It helps that I'm originally from around the area I suppose but the fact remains that "Filth" is an amazing book. Bruce Robertson is a thoroughly despicable person (soccer fans will note that Welsh is a Hibernian fan and made Bruce a Hearts fan!). We are supposed to be following Bruce along as he solves a politically sensitive murder case when in fact all we're doing is following his total and complete degeneration. This book is incredibly funny and will test your stomach at times, but for a "non-reader", this will get you into reading, especially Irvine Welsh books of which, this is the best.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gritty and much better than the film,
By A Customer
This review is from: Trainspotting & Headstate (Paperback)
Read the book it far outclasses the film which in itself was very good. END
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