The Acid House
by Irvine Welsh
The Acid House by Irvine Welsh holds a well received rating of 3.69 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 289 pages.
About The Acid House
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This scintillating, disturbing, and altogether outrageous collection of stories introduces to these shores a young writer already being called "the Scottish Celine of the 1990s" (Guardian) and "a mad postmodern Roald Dahl" (Weekend Scotsman). Using a range of approaches from bitter realism to demented fantasy, Irvine Welsh is able to evoke the essential humanity, well hidden as it is, of his generally depraved, lazy, manipulative, and vicious characters. He specializes particularly in cosmic reversals--God turns a hapless footballer into a fly; an acid head and a newborn infant exchange consciousnesses with sardonically unexpected results--always displaying a corrosive wit and a telling accuracy of language and detail. Irvine Welsh is one hilariously dangerous writer and he is bound to create a sensation.
Includes the following stories:
"The Shooter""Eurotrash""Stoke Newington Blues""Vat '96""A Soft Touch""The Last Resort on the Adriatic""Sexual Disaster Quartet""Snuff""A Blockage in the System""Wayne Foster""Where the Debris Meets the Sea""Granny's Old Junk""The House of John Deaf""Across the Hall""Lisa's Mum Meets the Queen Mum""The Two Philosophers""Disnae Matter""The Granton Star Cause""Snowman Building Parts for Rico the Squirrel""Sport for All""The Acid House"A Smart Cunt: a novella
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Irvine Welsh |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 289 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.69 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,752 |
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What genre is The Acid House?
The Acid House is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fiction.
Is The Acid House worth reading?
Based on 10.8K reader ratings, The Acid House has an average score of 3.69 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Acid House?
The Acid House has 289 pages.
Who wrote The Acid House?
The Acid House was written by Irvine Welsh. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for The Acid House?
The ISBN-13 for The Acid House is 9780393312800.0.
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