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helzrael's review against another edition
4.0
Насправді виявилось доволі легке та комфорне читання. Можливо це все ж було за того, що проводила паралелі з власним життям? :)
dubsington's review against another edition
3.0
I don't quite remember how long ago it was that i first spent time with Andy, Dag and Claire. I assume it was some 15 years ago in the middle of high school. Considered by some to be a cultural touchstone and macro look at the mid 20 somethings of the nineties, i'm struck that reading the book both in high school (early 2000s) and now, the book has spoken to me each time.
The book is essentially Andy, Dag and Claire telling each other their own and other stories. Stories of fleeting moments, grandeur in small moments and thinly veiled, deep truths about one another
If you have any desire for plot in your fiction you'll need to give this one the miss, but if you like your pop-cultural philosophy set with a backdrop of 3 young kids just trying to figure it all out, this remains a must read.
While the technology has changed in the nearly 30 years since the book was written, readers will instantly recognize the searching, yearning and sincerity the characters display as they bump against one another.
The book is essentially Andy, Dag and Claire telling each other their own and other stories. Stories of fleeting moments, grandeur in small moments and thinly veiled, deep truths about one another
If you have any desire for plot in your fiction you'll need to give this one the miss, but if you like your pop-cultural philosophy set with a backdrop of 3 young kids just trying to figure it all out, this remains a must read.
While the technology has changed in the nearly 30 years since the book was written, readers will instantly recognize the searching, yearning and sincerity the characters display as they bump against one another.
thatthomas's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
deniseharkins's review against another edition
1.0
I can typically relate to at least one character in every book I read, but this one I could not. All I could picture was these three young, hipster kids at Coachella.
ohellsbellso's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
m0rb's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A must-read for anyone with a particular affinity with the 90s or heading towards their quarter life crisis.
verdana's review against another edition
Te veel beeldspraak. "Nog even en de zon explodeert over die breuk mijn dag binnen als een rij danseressen in Las Vegas die het toneel opstuiven." Wat betekent dat? Ik kan er niks mee.
De stukjes in de marges lijken niks met het verhaal te maken te hebben. Waarom staan ze daar?
De stukjes in de marges lijken niks met het verhaal te maken te hebben. Waarom staan ze daar?
l3nab's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mikewa14's review against another edition
5.0
Seminal book of my early twenties
full review here
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/generation-x-patrick-coupland.html
full review here
http://0651frombrighton.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/generation-x-patrick-coupland.html
dee9401's review against another edition
5.0
It's rare for me to reread a book. Excluding different translations of the Odyssey and reading several Camus books in both English and French, I've probably only reread about 4 or 5 books in my entire life. Even if I love a book, and it's so a part of me, I won't reread it. I might glance at it or flip through to a beloved section, but that's it.
Not so with Generation X. I read this when it came out and at some time in the late 90s, probably preparing for a move, I donated the book to our local library. Now, starting off as a writer, I remember how much I loved the book and how I thought it was something written in my voice. I wanted to reread it. I bought a used copy from an independent bookstore and just finished the book last night. It was as fun and insightful this time as it was the first.
I loved the flow, the unique way of telling stories within stories, the pop culture and larger cultural changes going on around the three main characters.
Now, I am GenX myself and I could feel the emotions of all the characters, especially Andrew and even to some extent, Tobias. If you're a Gen X yourself or you're intrigued by this time and space in America, please (re)read this book.
Not so with Generation X. I read this when it came out and at some time in the late 90s, probably preparing for a move, I donated the book to our local library. Now, starting off as a writer, I remember how much I loved the book and how I thought it was something written in my voice. I wanted to reread it. I bought a used copy from an independent bookstore and just finished the book last night. It was as fun and insightful this time as it was the first.
I loved the flow, the unique way of telling stories within stories, the pop culture and larger cultural changes going on around the three main characters.
Now, I am GenX myself and I could feel the emotions of all the characters, especially Andrew and even to some extent, Tobias. If you're a Gen X yourself or you're intrigued by this time and space in America, please (re)read this book.