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Set against the backdrop of Glasgow, the story follows Sammy, a shoplifting ex-con who wakes up in an alley after a heavy drinking binge, only to find himself blind and embroiled in a series of misfortunes. As he grapples with his girlfriend's disappearance and faces relentless police questioning, he navigates the complexities of the welfare system. The narrative, infused with the raw language of the Scottish working class, unfolds as a darkly ironic and politically charged exploration of struggle and survival.
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How Late It Was, How Late, Jim Kelman
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- Released
- 2005
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jim Kelman
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9780393327991
- Series
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
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- Set against the backdrop of Glasgow, the story follows Sammy, a shoplifting ex-con who wakes up in an alley after a heavy drinking binge, only to find himself blind and embroiled in a series of misfortunes. As he grapples with his girlfriend's disappearance and faces relentless police questioning, he navigates the complexities of the welfare system. The narrative, infused with the raw language of the Scottish working class, unfolds as a darkly ironic and politically charged exploration of struggle and survival.