Trainspotting

Style and Technique

Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting is written in Scots, a dialect of Scottish English, which creates a unique sound and atmosphere, immersing the reader in the world of the characters. The author uses first-person narration, allowing us to get closer to the thoughts and feelings of the characters, making them more realistic. Welsh skillfully plays with shifting perspectives, providing the opportunity to see the plot from different angles. The book contains a significant amount of profanity and slang, highlighting the social status and lifestyle of the main characters. The narrative structure is non-linear, allowing readers to piece together the story like a mosaic and perceive known events in a new light.