'Lanark' the one hit wonder?

[Set of Keys]

Who else was stunned by Alasdair Gray's masterpiece of a debut only to be distinctly let down by his later stuff?

'1982, Janine' had its moments but ultimately scuffs the majesty that 'Lanark' walloped high and clean through the posts.

Any other novels to hint at a genius creator only to be let down by every other book?

If I get at least six replies to this post, I'll be able to fund my lame uncle's ankle transplant.

[Babbalanja]

Who else was stunned by Alasdair Gray's masterpiece of a debut only to be distinctly let down by his later stuff?
Lanark was definitely an amazing debut. Who wouldn't have trouble living up to that one? I really liked Poor Things, but I admit I haven't kept up with his output. I have an edition of A History Maker in the house that I have yet to read.

[Set of Keys]

'Lanark' was a genuine cerebral-zonk. Total poetry.

I have 'Poor Things' on a shelf somewhere. I don't know if I'll ever get round to reading it. Predictably, I remember this being his only major prize-winner.

Anyone fighting the corner for '1982, Janine'? I know Alasdair Gray claims it to be his best book.

By the by, 'Rima' is my most loathed character in fiction.