Reviews

Generation X. Ιστορίες για μια έκρυθμη κουλτούρα by Douglas Coupland

helen_daly's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-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

3.5

craigkocur's review against another edition

challenging funny informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aleksandersamuel's review against another edition

dark funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

feeohnaemily's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

stijndm's review against another edition

3.0

It was an okay book I guess. I had trouble relating to the characters, which most likely has something to do with me being from a different generation and the direction I chose for my own life. It is however very recognizable Coupland, but definitely not my favorite.

mmwhee's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

lisalikesdogs's review against another edition

3.0

I feel like all of Douglas Coupland's books are similar in that they all follow characters as they attempt to find some direction or make sense of life. And then they just kind of end with no resolve. I liked this one, though it didn't all flow together as nicely as some of his others.

motions1ckn3ss's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

sim1sandoval's review against another edition

5.0

Absolutely nails the Coachella Valley subcultures and what it feels like to be a twentysomething in a world built for seniors/rich.

The definitions sprinkled throughout are a precursor to Urban Dictionary.

The stories told by the three protagonists are relatable except for the frustration of "Historical Underdosing".

RECOMMENDED FOR: Chuck Palahniuk fans.

beentsy's review against another edition

3.0

I almost wish I hadn't re-read this 20 years after the first read. I kind of liked remembering it as part of my angsty young adulthood. Oh well, that's over now! LOL.