About the book
‘Juice’ Terry Lawson is a man who contains multitudes: he's a top shagger, a drug dealer, a gonzo pornstar, and a taxi driver. As we ride along in Juice's cab through the depraved streets of Edinburgh, we encounter a series of charmingly filthy characters, each of whom present their own unique challenges. Has he finally met his match in Hurricane ‘Bawbag’? Can he discover the fate of the beautiful Jinty Magdalen and keep her idiot-savant lover, Wee Jonty, out of prison? Will he find out the real motives of the reality-TV star, Ronald Checker? And, crucially, will Juice be able to negotiate life after a terrible event robs him of his sexual virility, and can a new fascination for the game of golf help him to live without a decent ride? Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for one unforgettable trip.
Editions of A Decent Ride
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780224102179
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385540896
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784700560
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784703202
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101970843
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385540902
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780399568091
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780399568107
Read an Excerpt
‘Juice’ Terry Lawson is a man who contains multitudes: he's a top shagger, a drug dealer, a gonzo pornstar, and a taxi driver. As we ride along in Juice's cab through the depraved streets of Edinburgh, we encounter a series of charmingly filthy characters, each of whom present their own unique challenges. Has he finally met his match in Hurricane ‘Bawbag’? Can he discover the fate of the beautiful Jinty Magdalen and keep her idiot-savant lover, Wee Jonty, out of prison? Will he find out the real motives of the reality-TV star, Ronald Checker? And, crucially, will Juice be able to negotiate life after a terrible event robs him of his sexual virility, and can a new fascination for the game of golf help him to live without a decent ride? Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for one unforgettable trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Decent Ride about?
‘Juice’ Terry Lawson is a man who contains multitudes: he's a top shagger, a drug dealer, a gonzo pornstar, and a taxi driver. As we ride along in Juice's cab through the depraved streets of Edinburgh, we encounter a series of charmingly filthy characters, each of whom present their own unique challenges. Has he finally met his match in Hurricane ‘Bawbag’? Can he discover the fate of the beautiful Jinty Magdalen and keep her idiot-savant lover, Wee Jonty, out of prison? Will he find out the real motives of the reality-TV star, Ronald Checker? And, crucially, will Juice be able to negotiate life after a terrible event robs him of his sexual virility, and can a new fascination for the game of golf help him to live without a decent ride? Buckle your seatbelts and prepare for one unforgettable trip.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Decent Ride?
Fiction > Humorous fiction
Where can I read a sample of A Decent Ride?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780224102179
Is A Decent Ride part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage International
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Decent Ride?
Irvine Welsh
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Decent Ride is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780224102179) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385540896) and paperback(ISBN 9781784700560) and paperback(ISBN 9781784703202) and paperback(ISBN 9781101970843) and ebook(ISBN 9780385540902) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780399568091) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780399568107)
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