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A review by spersephone
Girlfriend in a Coma by Douglas Coupland
3.0
Depressing. Firstly, because the characters are all just 'existing', which is a big part of the premise, they're not trying to become better citizens, or give back, apart from perhaps Wendy.
Secondly, because everything that happens, happens for... what? So they're going to end up the wailing nut jobs we see on the street warning us of the end? Is that what will happen? How really does that help civilisation? Why is Jared such a pivotal part? Why are they chosen? Why does it all unfold this way?
The only plausible moment is the mention that Karen saw something she shouldn't have. There is too much ridiculous stuff (your random miracle or two here and there) in this otherwise very bleak outlook. But it really leads nowhere in my opinion. There are children on whom the future hinges, but we don't really know how or why.
Richard was left to just get through each day, never feeling whole again, and for all that, he will return to that state again. There seems to be the suggestion of something better to come, but I'd love a glimpse at whether that eventuated.
Secondly, because everything that happens, happens for... what? So they're going to end up the wailing nut jobs we see on the street warning us of the end? Is that what will happen? How really does that help civilisation? Why is Jared such a pivotal part? Why are they chosen? Why does it all unfold this way?
The only plausible moment is the mention that Karen saw something she shouldn't have. There is too much ridiculous stuff (your random miracle or two here and there) in this otherwise very bleak outlook. But it really leads nowhere in my opinion. There are children on whom the future hinges, but we don't really know how or why.
Richard was left to just get through each day, never feeling whole again, and for all that, he will return to that state again. There seems to be the suggestion of something better to come, but I'd love a glimpse at whether that eventuated.