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djbeyers75's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first of Coupland's books I've read and I now want to read more of his work. The short essays and stories in this collection are both entertaining and thought provoking. While I wouldn't say this book is a must read, it certainly is one that will both engage and entertain you and leave you wanting to read more of his works.
timdams007's review against another edition
3.0
A seemingly random group of text written by Coupland, some fiction, some nonfiction. Some very good, interesting and/or funny...but some also awfully boring, repetitive. I didnt know what to expect, but the tittle had me captivated...unfortunately the title didnt deliver. So sad.
rdubs's review against another edition
Meandering stories, some more interesting than others. Not very tied together by any theme or rythm. Feels more like an extended rant than anything very profound
ichirofakename's review against another edition
3.0
Extremely readable set of short essays mostly about art, tech, and life. Coupland comes across as delightfully charming. Handful of short short stories mixed in. Longer works in last fifth of book are somewhat less successful. Witty and graceful. Minus a star for being somewhat shallow and repetitive. Highly recommended for fans, limited recommendation for other thoughtful types.
scf2ke's review against another edition
2.0
This book was so bad I wondered why it got published. Not really sure who Douglas Copeland even is but the way he speaks about the internet and modern society makes me CRINGE... let’s get some writing on the table by people who actually USE the internet rather than look at it from a distance...
cami5ado's review against another edition
5.0
It's been ages since I've read Coupland and it's wonderful to be reading his work again. It was a really varied and interesting selection of short stories and essays. I'd say my favourite was Temp, which felt like a condensed classic Coupland novel.
jonisradical's review against another edition
adventurous
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emotional
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mysterious
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medium-paced
4.0
A fascinating read. The way this man’s mind works will make you rethink so much that you’ve considered normal. I loved the multitude of various stories and the differences in styles of them.
meredith's review against another edition
Navel-gazing Gen X shallowness, weirdly imbued with Freudian psychology.
Essays feels very passive and like he's always just waiting for things to happen.
Essays feels very passive and like he's always just waiting for things to happen.