Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture by Douglas Coupland

Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture

Douglas Coupland

6 hours, 50 minutes • first pub 1991 (view editions) user-added

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy darkly humorous, introspective explorations of societal disillusionment and the search for meaning amidst modern consumer culture.

Description

Three twenty-something young adults, working at low-paying, no-future jobs, tell one another modern tales of love and death.

Community Reviews

3.62
based on 2,807 reviews

Moods

reflective: 83%

funny: 59%

emotional: 20%

dark: 17%

challenging: 16%

inspiring: 16%

lighthearted: 16%

adventurous: 12%

sad: 10%

hopeful: 9%

informative: 8%

relaxing: 6%

mysterious: 4%

tense: 2%

Pace

20% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

24% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
37% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

46% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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