Filth
by Irvine Welsh
Filth by Irvine Welsh holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 16.2K reader ratings. First published in 1998. The book spans 393 pages.
About Filth
With the Christmas season upon him, Detective Sergeant Bruce Robertson of Edinburgh's finest is gearing up socially—kicking things off with a week of sex and drugs in Amsterdam.There are some sizable flies in the ointment, though: a missing wife and child, a nagging cocaine habit, some painful below-the-belt eczema, and a string of demanding extramarital affairs. The last thing Robertson needs is a messy, racially fraught murder, even if it means overtime—and the opportunity to clinch the promotion he craves. Then there's that nutritionally demanding (and psychologically acute) intestinal parasite in his gut. Yes, things are going badly for this utterly corrupt tribune of the law, but in an Irvine Welsh novel nothing is ever so bad that it can't get a whole lot worse. . .
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Irvine Welsh |
| Published | 1998 |
| Pages | 393 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 16,162 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Filth?
Filth is categorized as Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Filth worth reading?
Based on 16.2K reader ratings, Filth has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Filth?
Filth has 393 pages.
Who wrote Filth?
Filth was written by Irvine Welsh. It was first published in 1998.
What is the ISBN for Filth?
The ISBN-13 for Filth is 9780393318680.0.
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