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Girlfriend in a Coma

eng. Girlfriend in a Coma · 1998
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Interesting Facts

  • The book begins with a party where the main character, Karen, takes drugs and falls into a coma.
  • The plot spans 17 years during which Karen remains in a coma while her friends try to cope with the consequences of her condition.
  • The novel explores themes of growing up, loss, and the search for meaning in life.
  • The book includes elements of mysticism and fantasy, such as visions and premonitions.
  • One of the main characters, Richard, becomes a successful TV host, but his life feels empty and meaningless without Karen.
  • After waking from the coma, Karen discovers that the world has changed, and she must learn to live in a new reality.
  • The book raises questions about the influence of technology and mass culture on society and the individual.
Girlfriend in a Coma
Date of publication: 9 July 2024
Last updated: 30 June 2025
———Original titleeng. Girlfriend in a Coma · 1998