A review by alfyasmeen
All Families Are Psychotic by Douglas Coupland
4.0
I might be biased because this book carries elements I'm a huge fan of: dysfunctional weird families, dark comedy, and thought-provoking introspections. Having the characters (even the minor ones) be intriguing and well-written is a plus. This is one of the few books out there that would translate SO WELL being made into a film. I would be excited to see it.
I mean, what a ride. The story escalates in a fantastical manner, with crazy character development and it's funny how unexpectedly events evolve but with great flow. Nothing makes you think "WAIT, WHAT?", and the way things progress really feel like the only way they could. I have no idea how Douglas could write psychotic yet very loveable and relatable characters.
All that said, I found the book to be so feel-good. Am I the only one?
For the past year or so, I stopped enjoying reading as much as I used to, but this is the book that made me remember just how much I love turning pages. I actually had to pace myself and savor it; and with that I finished it in 3 sittings. I'm beginning to think that Douglas Coupland is incapable of writing a bad book, simply because I've started with his least popular works, and I'm glad I made that decision. It can only get better from here.
I mean, what a ride. The story escalates in a fantastical manner, with crazy character development and it's funny how unexpectedly events evolve but with great flow. Nothing makes you think "WAIT, WHAT?", and the way things progress really feel like the only way they could. I have no idea how Douglas could write psychotic yet very loveable and relatable characters.
All that said, I found the book to be so feel-good. Am I the only one?
For the past year or so, I stopped enjoying reading as much as I used to, but this is the book that made me remember just how much I love turning pages. I actually had to pace myself and savor it; and with that I finished it in 3 sittings. I'm beginning to think that Douglas Coupland is incapable of writing a bad book, simply because I've started with his least popular works, and I'm glad I made that decision. It can only get better from here.