History Literature / Glue

* CantGetAwayWithNuthin: Gally gets Gail pregnant when he loses his virginity.

* ShotGunWedding: Gally's marriage to Gail is referred to s this.

** Gally, sort of. Hitting his daughter was accidental and YourMilageMayVary on whether Gail deserved to be hit.

* WeakBystanderParent: Charlene hates her mother for doing nothing to stop her father's sexual abuse.

*** Franco [[TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty cracks a Hun with a surprise elbow to the face]], [[{{Foreshadowing}} hinting at his future sneak attacks]] in which he will utilize a barbaric arsenal of ImprovisedWeapon tools.

'''''Glue''''' features the ''Literature/{{Trainspotting}}'' crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. If the Skagboys can be considered Welsh's A team, the Glue gang are the B team; on the periphery of the former and with mutual friends. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from ''Literature/{{Trainspotting}}'', ''Literature/{{Glue}}'' and ''Literature/{{Filth}}'', such as Sick Boy, Billy Birrell and Clifford Blades.

*** Carl holds back until he gets spat in the face, at which point he goes absolutely mental on his assailant.

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''Literature/{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''Literature/{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89 (Renton is 25 early in Trainspotting, 3 years older thank he was in Skagboys). As ''Literature/{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. Indeed, ''Dead Men's Trousers'' explicitly confirms that ''Porno'' happened in 1998. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam after]] ''Porno''.
** You also have to fudge the section nominally set "around 1980" as actually being specifically '79, because while Thatcher has recently come to power, the ''Trainspotting'' and ''Glue'' characters are about 15-17, but they need to reach 21-22ish by 1984 in ''Skagboys''. Justified as the hazy, sometimes drug and booze-distorted teenage memories of these characters.

They are Billy Birrell, honourable street smart champion boxer; Terry "Juice" Lawson, easygoing sex-crazed layabout; Andrew "Gally" Galloway, TroubledButCute heroin addict who is estranged from his family; and Carl "N-Sign" Ewart, chemical DJ prodigy who supports Hearts, much to the dislike of his Hibee mates. We follow them through childhood upheavals, small time theft, casual battles with Scotland's teams, drug experimentation, holidays to Europe, struggles with the local scheme gangsters and the all-important pursuit of women so as "to get their hole" and perhaps more besides. The long reaching consequences of our actions and the permanent, devastating effects they have are explored from the outset.

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''Literature/{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''Literature/{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''Literature/{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam after]] ''Porno''.

*** Franco [[TryingToCatchMeFightingDirty cracks a Hun with a surprise elbow to the face]], [[{{Foreshadowing}} hinting at his future sneak attacks]] in which he will utilise a barbaric arsenal of ImprovisedWeapon tools.

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''Literature/{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam after]] ''Porno''.

Switching between the four protagonist's viewpoints and those of supporting characters, the novel features many of the stylistic and tonal devices employed by Welsh in ''{{Trainspotting}}''. The accents are thick, the tone is claret black and the cynicism can be infectious. But counterpointing the despair are frequent moments of levity and optimism. Catharsis and redemption is the concluding theme. Carl's father provides ten fundamental guidelines for surviving in the scheme, which prove to be the novel's ArcWords.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. If the Skagboys can be considered Welsh's A team, the Glue gang are the B team; on the periphery of the former and with mutual friends. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from ''{{Trainspotting}}'', ''Literature/{{Glue}}'' and ''Literature/{{Filth}}'', such as Sick Boy, Billy Birrell and Clifford Blades.

* FootballHooligans: The boys meet up with Dozo's gang, the Begbie brothers and Tommy from ''{{Trainspotting}}'' and infiltrate the Rangers ranks as casuals. What follows is a truly breathtaking battle with dozens of Hun supporters and a lucky escape from retribution. However, Franco, Gentleman and Terry are lifted by the police, which only serves to give them enhanced "hard bastard" street cred.

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam after]] ''Porno''.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from ''{{Trainspotting}}'', ''Literature/{{Glue}}'' and ''Literature/{{Filth}}'', such as Sick Boy, Billy Birrell and Clifford Blades.

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam after ''Porno'']].

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue}}'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam]].

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue]]'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[{{Asspull}} you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam]].

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue]]'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[Asspull you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam]].

* WritersCannotDoMath: The epilogue "Reprise 2002: The Golden Era" causes a bit of a ContinuitySnarl. ''{{Skagboys}}'' takes place from 1984-5, and one can more or less infer that ''{{Trainspotting}}'' runs from '87-89. As ''{{Porno}}'' is set a decade later, one can presume it's something like 1999-2000, which makes sense with the presence of DVD players, period mobile phones and ''{{Toy Story}}'' (possibly the sequel?) playing at cinemas. But ''{{Glue]]'s'' epilogue is set in 2002, and seems to set up the Amsterdam stag do for Rab in ''Porno''. Either [[OccamsRazor you take it that Welsh didn't work it out and misnumbered the year]] or... [[ContrivedExcuse you have to stretch it to the possibility that Rab left his fiance, found a new one and also wanted a four day stag do in 2002 in the 'Dam]].

*** Polmont takes the cowardly route, avoiding all of the violence.

Switching between the four protagonist's viewpoints and those of supporting characters, the novel features many of the stylistic and tonal devices employed by Welsh in {{Trainspotting}}. The accents are thick, the tone is claret black and the cynicism can be infectious. But counterpointing the despair are frequent moments of levity and optimism. Catharsis and redemption is the concluding theme. Carl's father provides ten fundamental guidelines for surviving in the scheme, which prove to be the novel's ArcWords.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from {{Trainspotting}}, Literature/{{Glue}} and Literature/{{Filth}}, such as Sick Boy, Billy Birrell and Clifford Blades.

* FootballHooligans: The boys meet up with Dozo's gang, the Begbie brothers and Tommy from {{Trainspotting}} and infiltrate the Rangers ranks as casuals. What follows is a truly breathtaking battle with dozens of Hun supporters and a lucky escape from retribution. However, Franco, Gentleman and Terry are lifted by the police, which only serves to give them enhanced "hard bastard" street cred.

'''''Glue''''' is the fourth novel by Creator/IrvineWelsh, published in 2001, concerning friendship, drugs, sex and getting by in a working class neighbourhood of Edinburgh. It charts the development and camaraderie of four ragtag lads at the beginning of four consecutive decades each; [[TheSeventies 1970]] through to the TurnOfTheMillennium.

They are Billy Birrell, honourable street smart champion boxer; Terry "Juice" Lawson, easy going sex crazed layabout; Andrew "Gally" Galloway, TroubledButCute heroin addict who is estranged from his family; and Carl "N-Sign" Ewart, chemical DJ prodigy who supports Hearts, much to the dislike of his Hibee mates. We follow them through childhood upheavals, small time theft, casual battles with Scotland's teams, drug experimentation, holidays to Europe, struggles with the local scheme gangsters and the all-important pursuit of women so as "to get their hole" and perhaps more besides. The long reaching consequences of our actions and the permanent, devastating effects they have are explored from the outset.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from {{Trainspotting}} and Literature/{{Filth}}, such as Sick Boy and Clifford Blades.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of Welsh's latest novel, '''''A Decent Ride''''', which also features several characters from {{Trainspotting}} and Literature/{{Filth}}, such as Sick Boy and Clifford Blades.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of '''''A Decent Ride''''', Welsh's latest novel, which in turn features several characters from ''Trainspotting'' and ''Filth'', such as Sick Boy and Clifford Blades.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later. Terry is also the protagonist of '''''A Decent Ride''''', Welsh's latest novel.

'''''Glue''''' features the {{Trainspotting}} crew rather more frequently than some of the other works in Welsh's SharedUniverse, for example a comedic meeting with Spud during a house break-in. In turn, the former's sequel Literature/{{Porno}} features Terry in a prominent role, along with Billy's brother Rab. Several other characters make cameo appearances. The Glue lads received a short story in the '''''Reheated Cabbage''''' anthology several years later.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Deep down, Juice Terry is this - at least to his friends.