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Hey Nostradamus!
by Douglas Coupland
by Douglas Coupland
Upon finishing this book I am mostly confused - I think it's in some sort of good way - but I'm not really sure.
I think this has something to do with real un-conclusive ending (which isn't a bad thing), the fact that I read most of this book when I was only half-awake, and in removed bits and pieces. Mostly I just came away with feelings, the main one being that Coupland doesn't seem to either be fully aware of what he wants to say, or doesn't actually want to come right out and say it - thus, leaving me confused.
I thought the characters were interesting for the most part, although I thought the third part by Heather dragged on a bit too long, and she became a tad too desperate; not that unrealistic from what I can tell, but I've had to put up with enough female empowerment speeches to realize I should be annoyed.
Over all it was a surprisingly thought provoking book, which was something I did not expect at all when I picked it up.
I think this has something to do with real un-conclusive ending (which isn't a bad thing), the fact that I read most of this book when I was only half-awake, and in removed bits and pieces. Mostly I just came away with feelings, the main one being that Coupland doesn't seem to either be fully aware of what he wants to say, or doesn't actually want to come right out and say it - thus, leaving me confused.
I thought the characters were interesting for the most part, although I thought the third part by Heather dragged on a bit too long, and she became a tad too desperate; not that unrealistic from what I can tell, but I've had to put up with enough female empowerment speeches to realize I should be annoyed.
Over all it was a surprisingly thought provoking book, which was something I did not expect at all when I picked it up.
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