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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
It is interesting to see some of the parallels that the early 90s had with modern day (2016-ish) startup culture. The only difference is the reversal of Microsoft and Apple being hip and cool; apparently Apples had a slightly older workforce, and it was "hipper" to be working for Bill Gates than Apple.
I barely remember the details of this book, but I remember it being a bit lighter than the authors other books, though still evoking something of a mood of hopelessness. A powerful read for the "geek" set, since it seemed to do a decent job of capturing the world of those who choose the IT/Development path.
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as fun as Coupland's more recent novels, and not even all that much about Microsoft culture. It's more about Silicon Valley and the frenetic mindset rising out of it.
I grew up near SV and shared a lot of these views. Was obsessed with starting a business, seemed like everybody I knew in college had one or was starting one. Strange to see it from the outside.
I grew up near SV and shared a lot of these views. Was obsessed with starting a business, seemed like everybody I knew in college had one or was starting one. Strange to see it from the outside.
Mi risulta veramente difficile capire il perchè Feltrinelli si rifiuti di ristampare questo libro che non si trova più nè economico nè costoso. Romanzo su una gerazione di geek (i nerd più cool) che lascia la microsoft per seguire un loro amico che farà un gioco virtuale sulla base del Lego, le loro paranoie e la visione dell'amore ai tempi in cui la rete era poco conosciuta/frequentata e i cellulari ancora meno.
Imperdibile per alcune considerazioni, anche se a volte un po' troppo difficile per tutti i riferimenti agli Stati Uniti del tempo (1993/1995) questo libro è secondo me il passaggio ideale di Coupland da "Girlfriend in a coma" a "JPod" (IMHO il suo capolavoro),perchè non è profondo come il primo e non fa ridere come il secondo, ma ci sono parti di entrambi e cronologicamente ci siamo.
Imperdibile per alcune considerazioni, anche se a volte un po' troppo difficile per tutti i riferimenti agli Stati Uniti del tempo (1993/1995) questo libro è secondo me il passaggio ideale di Coupland da "Girlfriend in a coma" a "JPod" (IMHO il suo capolavoro),perchè non è profondo come il primo e non fa ridere come il secondo, ma ci sono parti di entrambi e cronologicamente ci siamo.
I think if I had read this back in the 90s I would have given it five stars. It's a little dated and someone not into geek culture might not have gotten a lot of it. I'm looking forward to reading more Coupland (this is the first thing of his I've ever read) and I may change the rating after I've read more.
Really a 4.5, just doesn't quite make it to amazing.
That said, I really, really, really loved this book!
That said, I really, really, really loved this book!
I think this may be my favorite book. Growing up in the digital age, technology has been everything to me. It was a game, it was education, it was friendship, it was confusion and hurt and it was also a site of love and connection that made me feel like I understood a little bit of life better. For a kid who grew up building things in the digital space, giggling and cheating and dying and living, this book almost perfectly captures what it is to be human, to me. How does living go on, when you’re not sure you have a life?
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated