Wow. I really enjoyed trainspotting, but this book was on another level. I think it’s going to take me a while to fully process what I have read.

Marabou stork nightmares follows Roy Strang who is in a coma. We see the fantasy world he has created, the memories of his past that slowly creep back and the discussions he can hear happing around his hospital bed.

This book was a truly harrowing read. It was intensely dark and difficult to read at times (because of the topic nature). But I simply did not want to put it down! I loved how unique the writing was. It took me a little while to get used to the writing and what it conveyed, but once I did, it flowed seamlessly.

Roy Strang is a character that I simultaneously despise and feel a great sympathy for. Welsh created a life for him that seemed so real.

I would definitely recommend this book, but only with the warning that some topics may be triggering for some!