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A review by margaret45678
Filth by Irvine Welsh
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
A bit heavy handed but effective satire. The twist at the end was sort of cheap though, relying on some overused tropes.
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Excrement, Police brutality, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Classism