Description
This novel plunges into the gritty realities of four Edinburgh boys navigating life, loyalty, and the secrets that bind them from their youth into their thirties. Spanning decades from the seventies to the new millennium, the narrative traces their journeys through punk, techno, and the ever-present specter of drugs, as they grapple with class conditioning, peer pressure, and the weight of parental expectations. Their enduring friendship, forged in the schemes and cemented by street morality, becomes their anchor amidst personal struggles and the relentless pursuit of escape. With Irvine Welsh's signature raw energy, sharp dialogue, and dark humor, this is a profound exploration of growing up, the choices we make, and the consequences when life unravels.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Apr 4, 2002
376 pages
ISBN: 9780099436928
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Glue by Irvine Welsh.