Douglas Coupland
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Andy, Dag and Claire are in their twenties, and against the modern culture of houses and full-time jobs. Instead they have moved to the California desert to work in crappy "McJobs" and rent a crappy apartment where they tell each other stories.
I think they're all a bit bored and seeking stimulation, and that's where these stories come from. It seems they're not really doing much with their lives and perhaps these stories are a way of livening up their day a little.
They're going nowhere fast. They have no responsibilities or any real connection besides each other. But maybe they think that's freedom.
I can kind of see their point though. I know everyone dreams of a world where they have no responsibility. No jobs or family they have to commit to, no mortgage or rent to pay. But there's a difference between little responsibility and wandering around aimless. I know settling down and having kids and jobs and houses isn't for everyone. But I believe everyone needs some stability, no matter what it is.
I guess because I'm quite 'tied down' I found it a bit hard to relate to their way of thinking. I rent a flat, I have a full time job, I have a car. I couldn't imagine my life without any of those things. I couldn't just up sticks and leave everything behind. It's not in my nature.
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