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  • Derek K. Miller

    Derek K. Miller

    Vancouver, but definitely Douglas's 4

    9 years ago

    Imagine following Highway 99 south from Whistler down through West and North Vancouver, across the Second Narrows Bridge, along Boundary Road, crossing into Richmond, picking up the 99 again, and driving straight through to Seattle. Now, pay attention only to what you can see (Mount Baker, for instance), or things that are to your right -- west of the Vancouver-Burnaby border. Observe and comment on those things lucidly and with humour. But ignore the vast suburbs stretching to the east. Spend… read more

  • Kerry Brinkert

    Kerry Brinkert

    Coupland does it again! 5

    9 years ago

    With City of Glass, Coupland has done it again -- articulating the experience of so many people his / our age in a way that is so accurate and clear! This is yet another excellent work by Coupland. His words ring so true -- especially for those of us from or living in the Vancouver area. I would recommend it to anyone, though, as the messages underlying his insider's guide to the city have somewhat greater applicability.

  • Cliff Stefanuk

    Cliff Stefanuk

    My town in a nut shell 5

    9 years ago

    In a world that grows smaller by the day, I see a larger number of my geographically disposed friends passing through my door. I am always glad to be a tour guide in what I like to consider, although I am from Saskatoon, my town. The mountains are mine, the beaches are mine and I love to point out the litte quirks that make Vancouver unique.

    Douglas Coupland takes readers on a light hearted tour of my town and has done a superlative job. From relating a tourist large attration down to a… read more

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