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Summary: A great read, years after the concept of Gen X is dead
Review: First off, let's get this straight: Generation X is a dead concept (Coupland himself said so, in a later essay published in Details magazine). While Coupland is widely credited for naming the post-boomer generation with this book, its actual importance as social document may be contested. Is "Generation X" the voice of the generation it names? Maybe, maybe not. But I'll tell you this much: it's a hugely entertaining read, and Coupland's clever use of language, understated imagination, and snide humor is probably best on display here. Don't read it as a study in socio-anthropology--just read it for enjoyment, and don't worry about its importance in years to come. Coupland's later work (notably "Girlfriend in a Coma" does not achieve nearly the same level of cleverness--though he tries very hard; too hard--so this is so far one of his best. See also Coupland's "Life After God."
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Summary: Great Entertainment
Review: Not a brilliant work, by any stretch, but a good first novel. This book is quite entertaining. The hypertext and misc. marginalia are, for the most part, very witty and ingenious although some of it seems to be there just for novelty's sake. The characters in this novel are both engaging and three-dimensional, although the setting is somewhat flat.
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Summary: disappointed.
Review: I really struggled to get through this book after getting it and picking it up with alot of anticipation. What i read was a book that is filled with characters that you could really have an easy time forgetting about. It seems like Coupland left the oven on a bit too long when he put these ideas for characters into his head when he was probably writing this book.
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Summary: ?
Review: this is one of my favourite books ever, it dares to be different, naive, and in a strange way idealistic. It is its weird innocence and naivety that make this book so special.
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Summary: Amazing Insight
Review: Until I read Generation X by Douglas Coupland I felt as if my friends and I were odd and the only people who told stories like this and who were unsatisfied with living in the exhaust of the 1950's and 1960's. It is refreshing to know that there are people out there who are thinking like I am and who understand how hard it is to live as a young adult in today's confusing times. So many times while reading this book I was screaming "this is me! I know what he's talking about." From the hate-love relationship with suburbia to the fear of an uncertain future Generation X is a very accurate take on what it's like to be a young adult in today's society.
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Summary: This is not a "Generational Study" - Hence the word "Tales"
Review: So many people have sought more from this book than I feel was intended. It's FICTION, not a generational case study. This is my favorite book. It drips with a subtle sarcastic humor and leaves the reader in constant anticipation of what whacky comment he will come up with next! The only bad part about the book is that there is a last page and you are left wanting more!
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Summary: Tales for a pretentious culture
Review: Maybe I read this book 8 years too late, but after reading Coupland's dismal Microserfs, and the somewhat more enjoyable Shampoo Planet, I have heard it all before. I can't but feel that Coupland thinks he is very clever (Hey, mom! Look at me!). I am a Gen-Xer, but very little in this book says anything to me. Maybe I didn't spend as much time as Coupland in front of a television set. I just wish he would stop showing off.
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Summary: um uh
Review: I don't understand how anyone could call this a cultural study. Coupland writes fiction. Gen-X is fiction. It's a study of the author's imagination more than likely mixed with his own reality. I enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Summary: Not necessarily representative
Review: Although I'm a "Gen-Xer," I don't see myself in thisbook, and I would be willing to wager that most of my friends wouldagree with that assesment. Douglas Coupland often paints "my generation" with too broad a brush, no matter if the "paint" is positive or negative. There are many other generational studies out there that are better written and more representative of reality than Coupland's portrayal of "us." Unfortunately, this is the one the media latched onto. END
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Summary: An Interesting Read Into A Collective Psyche
Review: Being a Gen Xer I was intrigued by Mr. Coupland's ability to tap into the inner feelings of the collective mind of my generation. I wanted some time to think about this book before I reviewed it and have come to realize that Mr Coupland did a good job of identifying the fundimentals of a Gen Xer namely, Friendship, Honesty in Communication, Exploring the world and it's diversity, and standing by your dreams. Whether or not our generation accomplishes it's objective in changing the typical baby boomer outlook will be shown in time. For those who are looking for a quiet getaway from society, to ponder life in an introspective story, you'll find elements to this book that will have you saying, yes that's how I feel or yes that upsets me. Ultimately the story is designed to reflect a composite of what makes us Gen Xer's tick. A good escape book!
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