--- product_id: 15423019 title: "Glue" price: "SAR 137" currency: SAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/15423019-glue store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Glue **Price:** SAR 137 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Glue - **How much does it cost?** SAR 137 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/15423019-glue) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Glue: 9780393322156: Welsh, Irvine: Books Review: Welsh is back on top - When I first read Trainspotting a few years back, I was hooked on the harsh style that Irvine Welsh brought to his stories. Although a bit hard to get accustomed to, the novel immediately shot to the top of my favorites and I was recommending it to everyone. I eagerly snatched up anything the man published and although I enjoyed them, I felt like he had lost a step from the power of Trainspotting. "Filth" in particular was a bit of a stretch. I loved the gruesome, abominable main character, but it struggled to maintain a common ground. His latest work, Glue, re-establishes Welsh as one of the few writers who is so in touch with both a beautiful, original style and a firm knowledge of humanity. Through the perspective of four lifelong friends he tells a story of incredible highs and terrifying lows. Throughout all though is the inevitable bond that we can all relate to. The childhood friends who you have nothing in common with other than the fact that you were childhood friends. A beautiful, beautiful book that I never wanted to end. Review: Pretty Good, but No _Trainspotting_ - I can't understand the complaints of English native speakers that this book is unreadable. Even for me as a nonnative speaker, the language was not too difficult, even if I dinnae want me bairns to pick it up. I disagree that the novel would work as well or better if it were written in "proper English". Like some other authors (e.g. Franz Xaver Kroetz in German), Welsh derives some of his power from the interplay of "proper" language and dialect. Overall, I did not find his novel as enjoyable as _Trainspotting_, Welsh's best known (and, in my opinion, his best) novel. On the other hand, one quality of _Glue_ that _Trainspotting_ does not have is the long term portrait: Instead of a snaphot of hooligan/junkie life, you get to see where these young men and women come from, how their attitudes change over time, and how their life choices play out some years later. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #985,300 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,071 in Dark Humor #8,624 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #21,553 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 768 Reviews | ## Images ![Glue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WVUau0cUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Welsh is back on top *by W***E on August 16, 2001* When I first read Trainspotting a few years back, I was hooked on the harsh style that Irvine Welsh brought to his stories. Although a bit hard to get accustomed to, the novel immediately shot to the top of my favorites and I was recommending it to everyone. I eagerly snatched up anything the man published and although I enjoyed them, I felt like he had lost a step from the power of Trainspotting. "Filth" in particular was a bit of a stretch. I loved the gruesome, abominable main character, but it struggled to maintain a common ground. His latest work, Glue, re-establishes Welsh as one of the few writers who is so in touch with both a beautiful, original style and a firm knowledge of humanity. Through the perspective of four lifelong friends he tells a story of incredible highs and terrifying lows. Throughout all though is the inevitable bond that we can all relate to. The childhood friends who you have nothing in common with other than the fact that you were childhood friends. A beautiful, beautiful book that I never wanted to end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pretty Good, but No _Trainspotting_ *by A***R on October 29, 2001* I can't understand the complaints of English native speakers that this book is unreadable. Even for me as a nonnative speaker, the language was not too difficult, even if I dinnae want me bairns to pick it up. I disagree that the novel would work as well or better if it were written in "proper English". Like some other authors (e.g. Franz Xaver Kroetz in German), Welsh derives some of his power from the interplay of "proper" language and dialect. Overall, I did not find his novel as enjoyable as _Trainspotting_, Welsh's best known (and, in my opinion, his best) novel. On the other hand, one quality of _Glue_ that _Trainspotting_ does not have is the long term portrait: Instead of a snaphot of hooligan/junkie life, you get to see where these young men and women come from, how their attitudes change over time, and how their life choices play out some years later. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I hated to see this book end *by N***V on May 3, 2015* As usual Mr. Welsh has created a book not for the squeamish,politically correct or easily offended. Definitely one of my favorite books is year. I think that he creates strong characters based on his own knowledge. The story of four boys growing up together. They're coming of age and how life ebbs and flows and how it changed us and those around us. How we can drift apart and come together again.He created a book that is both heartbreaking and hilarious in parts. Nice touch with having a few Trainspotting characters make an appearance. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/15423019-glue](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/15423019-glue) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*