Trainspotting

Historical Context and Significance

Trainspotting is a novel that brought significant popularity to Irvine Welsh, and its story about young people immersed in Edinburgh's drug culture influenced society's perception of drug addiction. This book played a key role in popularizing the 90s subculture and sparked widespread public discourse, drawing attention to the darker aspects of urban life. The work was adapted into a film in 1996, further cementing its cultural and historical significance and making it a notable element of pop culture.