PlayerOne
Douglas Coupland
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PlayerOne
Published
2010
Publisher
Anansi
Pages
246
ISBN-13
9780887849688
Description
Coupland's 2010 Massey Lecture is a real-time, five-hour story set in an airport cocktail lounge during a global disaster. Five disparate people are trapped inside: Karen, a single mother waiting for her online date; Rick, the down-on-his-luck airport lounge bartender; Luke, a pastor on the run; Rachel, a cool Hitchcock blonde incapable of true human contact; and finally a mysterious voice known as Player One. Slowly, each reveals the truth about themselves while the world as they know it comes to an end. In the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut and J. G. Ballard, Coupland explores the modern crises of time, human identity, society, religion, and the afterlife. The book asks as many questions as it answers, and readers will leave the story with no doubt that we are in a new phase of existence as a species -- and that there is no turning back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in PlayerOne?
This edition of PlayerOne has approximately 246 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 PlayerOne?
For most readers, PlayerOne typically takes between 5h 8m and 3h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 6m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,500 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 PlayerOne?
The estimated word count for PlayerOne is approximately 61,500 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 PlayerOne?
PlayerOne was written by Douglas Coupland.
When was PlayerOne published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.