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192 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250810779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Description
Generation X is Douglas Coupland's classic novel about the generation born from 1960 to 1978—a generation known until then simply as twenty somethings.Andy, Claire, and Dag, each in their twenties, have quit pointless jobs in their respective home...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,976 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Ableism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assaultMinor
Lesbophobia, Blood192 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250810779
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Description
Generation X is Douglas Coupland's classic novel about the generation born from 1960 to 1978—a generation known until then simply as twenty somethings.Andy, Claire, and Dag, each in their twenties, have quit pointless jobs in their respective home...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,976 reviews
Moods
funny 51%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
adventurous 18%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 10%
sad 10%
informative 8%
relaxing 6%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 30% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 14% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Ableism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assaultMinor
Lesbophobia, Blood