Generation A

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pp. 320, ?With this exceptional sequel to Generation X, Douglas Coupland may be one of the smartest, wittiest writers around? He is a terrifically good writer?Generation A is set in the near future? Bees have become extinct, but then five people are stung?It is the attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery that brings the five together on an Alaskan island [actually BC island!] where they are made to tell stories to one another. Coupland weaves common elements across these tales and into the main narrative: large themes? comic themes? existential themes? There is a compelling plot? Coupland scatters his smartly satirical observations throughout?This is a clever, brilliant book ? and it?s loads better than Generation X?funny and profound.? As new

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ISBN 0307357724
ISBN13 9780307357724
Number of pages 320
Original Title Generation A
Published Date 2009
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition Very Good
Binding Hardcover
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Toronto
Edition First Edition
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pp. 320, ?With this exceptional sequel to Generation X, Douglas Coupland may be one of the smartest, wittiest writers around? He is a terrifically good writer?Generation A is set in the near future? Bees have become extinct, but then five people are stung?It is the attempt to get to the bottom of this mystery that brings the five together on an Alaskan island [actually BC island!] where they are made to tell stories to one another. Coupland weaves common elements across these tales and into the main narrative: large themes? comic themes? existential themes? There is a compelling plot? Coupland scatters his smartly satirical observations throughout?This is a clever, brilliant book ? and it?s loads better than Generation X?funny and profound.? As new

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Weight 1 kg