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Set in a Vancouver suburb, the novel follows the shock of a teenage-violent incident that upends the lives of students, parents, and the broader community. Parents struggle to understand the hidden world of their teenagers, while survivors of the tragedy endure ongoing emotional wounds and uncertain futures.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Douglas Coupland
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