I for one have seen Trainspotting the movie more times than I can remember, so to celebrate its 15th Anniversary I decided to get a hold of the book and give it ago.  First and for most not the easiest read its one thing to hear the Scottish accent but a whole different ball game to read it.  However do persists it is a great read and a good compliment to the movie. Of course if you are not keen on profanity in a book avoid this one.

Kevin told us in our last chat that he has read the book :  yes - i read it when i knew i had audition for it -- rushed out and bought one

click on the image to the left for a brief glimpse

Tommy :
It has to be said that Tommy's a fairly handsome **** wi a tan. It brings oot the best in him.  Handsome, easy-going, intelligent, and pretty tidy in a sedge.  Tommy should make you jealous, but somehow he doesnae. This is probably because Tommy doesne have the self-confidence tae recongnise n make the maist ay his qualities; ....

prefer to watch the movie : available from Amazon region 1and Region 2

screen-caps from the movie  by Anna from Mckiddingme (a great new screen-capping site, all Kevin, worth a peek)