The Coma by Alex Garland

The Coma

Alex Garland

2 hours, 30 minutes first pub 2004 (editions) user-added

fiction contemporary horror mystery thriller
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Description

When Carl awakens from a coma after being attacked on a subway train, life around him feels unfamiliar, even strange. He arrives at his best friend's house without remembering how he got there; he seems to be having an affair with his secretary, w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 618 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
reflective 70%
dark 56%
emotional 30%
tense 26%
challenging 16%
adventurous 10%
sad 10%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%

Average rating

3.32

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