What inspired the decision to explore the characters' origins before 'Trainspotting'?
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What inspired the decision to explore the characters' origins before 'Trainspotting'?
Did anyone else feel that the depiction of Edinburgh felt so visceral, it became a character itself?
How did the author decide on the balance between bleakness and moments of humor?