The Coma by Alex Garland

The Coma

Alex Garland

192 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary horror mystery mysterious fast-paced
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After being attacked on the Underground, Carl awakens from a coma to a life that seems strange and unfamiliar. He arrives at his friends' house without knowing how he got there. Nor do they. He seems to be having an affair with his secretary which...

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Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews

Moods

mysterious 76%
reflective 70%
dark 56%
emotional 30%
tense 26%
challenging 16%
adventurous 10%
sad 10%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 25% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.32

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