Heather reviewed The cutting room by Louise Welsh
When Rilke, a dissolute and promiscuous autioneer, comes upon a hidden collection of violent and …
Review of 'The cutting room' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I rarely give star ratings but this book absolutely deserves every one. Its familiarity with Glasgow, vulnerable hard case Rilke, his bittersweet relationships with the people in his life, the pen portraits of the extras in the truly unglamorous antiques trade - this book succeeds in every area.