Generation A
Douglas Coupland
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Generation A
Published
2009
Publisher
William Heinemann
Pages
297
ISBN-13
9780434019830
ISBN-10
0434019836
Description
In the near future bees are extinct - until five unconnected individuals, in different parts of the wowrld, are stung. Immediately snatched up by ominous figures in hazmat suits, interrogated searately in neutral Ikea-like chambers, and then released as 15-minute-celebrities into a world driven almost entirely by the internet, these five unforgettable people endure a barrage of unusual and highly 21st-century circumstances. A charismatic scientist with dubious motives eventually brings the quintet together, and their shared experience unites them in a way they could never have imagined.Generation A mirrors the structure of 1991's Generation X as it champions the act of reading and storytelling as one of the few defences we still have against the constant bombardment of the senses in a digital world. Like much of Coupland's writing, it occupies the perplexing hinterland between optimism about the future and everyday, apocalyptic paranoia, and is his most ambitious and entertaining novel to date.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Generation A?
This edition of Generation A has approximately 297 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Generation A?
For most readers, Generation A typically takes between 6h 11m and 4h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Generation A?
The estimated word count for Generation A is approximately 74,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Generation A?
Generation A was written by Douglas Coupland.
When was Generation A published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.