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In Douglas Coupland’s *Girlfriend in a Coma*, a woman from Vancouver enters a coma that endures close to two decades. The story traces the profound effects on her loved ones, focusing on her boyfriend and the daughter she births just before her unconsciousness. As the years pass, the family must confront changes in themselves and the world around them, while grappling with the emotional and practical implications of a loved one in a long‑term coma.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Douglas Coupland
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