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Description edit
A leading voice of a group of Scottish writers influenced by the Beats presents his first novel, a shocking look into the life of a working-class Scottish girl who turns to drugs and rock music to find meaning in her world.
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First Sentence edit
He'd cut His throat with the knife.
Series & Lists edit
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 162 of 1286 in 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Alan Warner (Author)
Awards edit
- Whitbread Book Award (Finalist, 1995: First Novel, Shortlist)
- International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (Finalist, 1997, Shortlist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
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