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The novel follows Roy Strang, a Scottish hooligan shaped by a turbulent upbringing—his mother a prostitute, his father a ruffian, and a pedophilic uncle. Strang’s life spirals into crime: he stabs a schoolmate, participates in a gang rape, and eventually gains notoriety. The story is narrated in flashback form, as Roy lies in a hospital in a coma, recalling the events that led to his downfall. Irvine Welsh, known for works such as *The Acid House*, brings his raw, gritty voice to this grim tale of violence and social decay.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Irvine Welsh
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