Generation X

Name: Generation X
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780349142593
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Tales for an Accelerated Culture

By Douglas Coupland

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Generation X by Douglas Coupland delves into the lives of three disillusioned young adults seeking meaning and authenticity in a consumer-driven world. Set in the 1990s, they navigate the challenges of adulthood, questioning societal norms and forging their own identities while sharing insightful anecdotes. The narrative captures the existential angst and introspection of a generation caught between tradition and modernity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the nuances of a generation grappling with the search for identity and meaning. Filled with sharp wit and insightful commentary on contemporary culture, it resonates with anyone who appreciates stories about life's challenges and the quest for authentic connections in a rapidly changing world.

Generation X

The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Douglas Coupland's classic.

Description

Andy, Dag and Claire have been handed a society beyond their means. Twentysomethings, brought up with divorce, Watergate and Three Mile Island, and scarred by the 80s fallout of yuppies, recession, crack and Ronald Reagan, they represent the new generation - Generation X.

Fiercely suspicious of being lumped together as an advertiser's target market, they have quit dreary careers and cut themselves adrift in the California desert. Unsure of their futures, they immerse themselves in a regime of heavy drinking and working in no-future McJobs in the service industry.

Underemployed, overeducated and intensely private and unpredictable,

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Generation X by Douglas Coupland is praised for its originality and cleverness, with comparisons to J.D. Salinger's style. Critics appreciate its quirky and witty writing, especially noting its affectionate portrayal of characters. It is considered a landmark book that stands out in its genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349142593

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Abacus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Douglas Coupland studied art and design. He has published nine novels and several non-fiction books in 35 languages. He has written and performed for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford, England, and in 2001 resumed his practice as a visual artist, with exhibitions worldwide.