Filth covers the life of an edinburgh detective named bruce robertson who has a. Sloane crosley finds the fun in filth crosley says the novel by irvine welsh also the author of trainspotting aces every category of dirty we have. James mcavoy is a deliriously dirty cop in this crazed adaptaion of irvine welsh s book, writes robbie collin. Dec, 2014 i really rate babylon, so i decided to read something offering a similar insight into bad policing, so picked up the copy of irvine welshs filth that had been lying at the bottom of my pile of unread books since 2010. Irvine s comment filth is my pal and screenwriting partner dean cavanaghs favourite book or so he tells me when hes had a few beers. Several of his books have become best sellers and all have a mixture of comedy, drama and hardhitting issues. Our protagonist, as is so often the case with welsh, is not a person we would choose to meet. Id really recommend some of irvine welsh s other books including the trainspotting quartet skagboys, trainspotting, porno and the blade artist and marabou stork nightmares. Filth with the festive season almost upon him, detective sergeant bruce robertson is winding down at work and gearing up socially kicking off christmas with a. The best thing he has done since trainspotting sunday times a snarling epic of a book. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. So, i cant think of anything other than the films real tagline its a filthy job getting to the top, but somebodys got to do it. Crosley says the novel by irvine welsh also the author of. The bent copper is welshs darkest character, but beneath the sadistic surface.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1998, and was written by irvine welsh. Normally i want to like a character and root for at least one to enjoy a book but i dont find it necessary with irvine welsh because the plot and the laughs are enough to make you want to keep reading. A truly filthy and depraved novel by irvine welsh, which is what we have come to expect from the bard of edinburgh. Bairddirected adaptation of irvine welshs novel, without mentioning. In his funniest, filthiest book yet, irvine welsh celebrates an unreconstructed misogynist hustler a central character who is shameless but also, oddly, decent and finds new ways of making wild comedy out of fantastically dark material, taking on some of the last taboos. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are bruce robertson. With the festive season almost upon him, detective sergeant bruce robertson is winding down at work and gearing up socially kicking off christmas with. Mar 24, 2015 officers today still tell irvine welsh. Youre in the head of a narrator who its pretty hard to be around all the time. That doesnt mean each one is the same as they last but you get taken through all the emotions no matter which one you read. Like an object swirling into its abyss, the characters in this novel are sucked into a whirlpool named bruce robertson and delve deeper into its grip with each page turn. His work is characterised by a raw scots dialect and brutal depiction of edinburgh life. Trainspotting is about the junkies, marabou stork nightmares is about the thugs, and now we see the point of view of a policeman in.
Welsh s books have made him a cult figure within the writing world since the 1990s. A native of edinburgh, he lives in chicago and miami. All i can think about is that boys skull, bashed in, the way his head was caved in and how it wasnt like a heid at all, just like a broken silly puppet face, about how when you destroy something, when you brutalise it, it always looks warped and disfigured and slightly unreal and unhuman and thats what makes it easier for you to go on brutalising it, go on fucking it and hurting it. Irvine welshs novel about an evil edinburgh cop is filthy enough to please the most crudcraving fans of his blockbuster debut, trainspotting. Irvine welsh has 89 books on goodreads with 533908 ratings. If i have to sum up the experience of reading this book in a word, it would be whirlpool. Its got something of a twist ending and is creatively written, so its the kind of book you have to read twice to get the full understanding of. Filth, based on the irvine welsh novel, starring james.
Books by irvine welsh authors like irvine welsh what. We set out to make a film that would absolutely divide opinion duration. Welsh is also producing movies and writing screenplays. The relentlessly confrontational book comes to raucous life in its more abusive and violent scenes bruces sexual exploitation of a teenaged hooker. Like marabou it was a hard book to write and i had to do it short in bursts. Irvine welshs protagonist is a misanthropic scottish cop who will do and say anything. Irvine welsh born 27 september 1958 is a scottish novelist, playwright and short story writer. Written by irvine welsh, audiobook narrated by tam dean burn. His reading of filth captured the tone of the book perfectly. Although initially i found the novel a little repetitive, by the end id warned to it, as welshs writing warmed to. Ds bruce robertson in irvine welsh s filth the bent copper is welsh s darkest character, but beneath the sadistic surface, theres a squirming sense of conflict and it. Written by irvine welsh, so expect lots of phonetic scots, salient characters, petty crime, typographical experimentation, and extremely dark humour.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. While the use of language and setting was something of a novelty first time round, filth is welsh s fifth novel and revisits the same ground. Irvine welsh is the bestselling author of trainspotting, ecstasy, glue, porno, filth, marabou stork nightmares, the acid house, skagboys, and, most recently, a decent ride. Investigation police corruption experimental fiction erotic stories cocaine abuse murder scotlandedinburgh. Filth by irvine welsh, 9780099583837, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. His novel trainspotting was made into a film of the same name. About the author irvine welsh is the author of eight previous novels and four books of. Another scabrous, lurid, blackly comic novel from americas favorite scottish enfant terrible, this one does for presentday edinburgh what james ellroy does for. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 393 pages and is available in paperback format. Now a major motion picture starring james mcavoy, jamie bell and jim broadbent. We all know a robbo, when he signs their copies of filth. Taking a look at the operations of the edinburgh police squad this time, irvine welsh examines the corruption and degradation he finds prevalent throughout with his usual blackly comic take for this 1998 novel. Youre in the head of a narrator who its pretty hard. Though hes nominally a member of the establishment, bruce has all the qualities one hopes for in an irvine welsh character.
Filth his newest novel, that takes place in the same literary universe as trainspotting and marabou stork nightmares,begbie, and lexo are mentioned in all three novels, and many others are mentioned in two of the three is another must read by this talented author. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read filth. Buy a discounted paperback of filth online from australias leading online bookstore. Its been like five years since i last cried with a book, i actually had to step out of the office i started reading the book on the bus ride to work, i had 20 pages to go when i arrived and i sure as hell wasnt going to stop reading and to the bathroom to try and cool myself down view spoiler. Like trainspotting, filth matches its nastiness with a maniacal, deeply peeved sense of humor. Although initially i found the novel a little repetitive, by the end id warned to it, as welsh s writing warmed to its themes.
Nov 11, 2017 here are my thoughts having read filth by irvine welsh. There is the sense that if you stay at this point for too long, stop at this point of oblivion for. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading filth. If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be. For filth, as irvine welsh s publisher accurately points out, is a book that does not contravene the trades description act. With the christmas season upon him, detective sergeant bruce robertson of ed. If i was english, this union with scotland would annoy me irvine welsh talks to rupert hawksley about the film adaptation of filth, the rise of the antihero and why. He has also written the acid house, a collection of stories published in 1994, marabou stork nightmares and ecstasy. Filth 1998 read online free book by irvine welsh in epub. For filth, as irvine welshs publisher accurately points out, is a book that does not contravene the trades description act. Irvine welsh, quote from filth but here, just at this point. As a irvine welsh fan, this is the seventh book of his i have read. Honestly i found this one a little underwhelming and structured a little odd. Its my first irvine welsh read and im sure its the last.
The official website of irvine welsh, an acclaimed and often controversial writer of novels, stories and stage and screenplays. Trainspotting, ecstasy, filth and marabou stork nightmares by. Irvine welsh is the author of trainspotting, ecstacy, filth soon to be a major motion picture, glue, porno, and crime, among other works. It was adapted into a 20 film of the same name, directed by jon s.
Filth provides yet more evidence that irvine welsh is a uniquely exciting and gifted writer financial times better than ecstasy and equal to trainspotting gq as haunting as his psychological masterpiece, marabou stork nightmares. With the festive season almost upon him, detective sergeant bruce robertson is winding down at work and gearing up socially kicking off christmas with a week of sex and drugs in amsterdam. The lavd up filth beats the luvd up ecstasy hands down the face. A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempts to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons. That means in every station, theres a wiffy psychopath who wants to turn your noise. The bulk of this book is the crude and unapologetic narration of one detective bruce robertson. While the use of language and setting was something of a novelty first time round, filth is welshs fifth novel and revisits the same ground as everything else hes. Oct 02, 20 james mcavoy is a deliriously dirty cop in this crazed adaptaion of irvine welsh s book, writes robbie collin. Trainspotting, his first book, reached the last ten for the booker prize and has been made into a major film. He has also written plays and screenplays, and directed several short films. Irvine welsh is the author of eleven previous novels and four books of shorter fiction. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Pdf filth book by irvine welsh free download 393 pages.
Despite its scale and ambition, glue has all irvine welsh s usual pace and vigour, crackling dialogue, scabrous setpieces and black, black humour, but it is also a grownup book about growing up about the way we live our lives, and what happens to us when things become unstuck. You can see the xrated trailer for the film version here. Few books fulfil the promise of their titles so graphically. Books by irvine welsh authors like irvine welsh what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. There already is a film adaptation of filth in the works. I was studying in edinburgh when irvine welshs filth was published and the city.
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