Irvine Welsh

 Irvine Welsh is without a doubt a unique writer. From Trainspotting to Glue to Skagboys, his works have caused a cult like uproar in admiration for his stories. People have described him as the best thing to happen to British literature in decades, and have even claimed his books deserve to sell more copies than the bible. His stories are grand and his style truly unique. In Trainspotting, he uses a series of loosely related short stories, focusing on the struggles of young people living in run down housing schemes, jumping back and forth from first person to third, and even switching between a formal style of writing and writing in a Scottish accent. Not only has he written 8 novels, but he has also released 4 short story collections, written 3 play scripts, directed music videos, short films, and multiple full-length motion pictures. He has even spent time as a DJ.


I find a strange beauty in his writing that I have not been able to find with any other writer in the countless books I have read. His story lines are marvelous, and his style is something no person could copy. He is a truly a unique and amazing writer, and the inspiration for much of the writing I do myself.