Douglas Coupland

A novel of life in the nineties explores the world of computer giant Microsoft, viewing it as a microcosm of modern society

Microserfs

edith w.

If there were ever five people (six, seven, eight? It doesn't matter) I cared about less in a book, I can't recall them. I cannot think of one interesting fact about any of them, and I certainly wouldn't be inviting any of them around to my house for tea. 

Coupland is often lauded for his sharp critique of post-modernity and pop culture. It seems he was rather 'blunt' for this one. 

Grade: D. Could do better.

ben wolfson

so funny. loved the writing style in this. captures the early to mid 90s dotcom boom perfectly

Nitin Khanna

A great story. A deep dive into the world of tech, from the weird lifestyle at Microsoft to the weirder lifestyle in the Silicon Valley. A beautiful ending too, for such a geek out novel. This is my first Douglas Coupland and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Erik Moe

Good insight into labor conditions in tech jobs and the pressure to be on the job 24/7/365.

Howard Lo

Helen Bright

Lisa Wright

John Manoogian III

Martha F.

Pedro Figueiredo

Jayme Cochrane

Max L

Channing Williford

Adi Suresh 

Jerry Eakes

Simon Lund Larsen

Oz Lubling

Sang Park

Louie Dinh

Dean Sas

Melany Gironelli 

Nelson Zagalo

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