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The Coma

2005208 pagesPenguin Books

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When Carl awakens from a coma after being attacked, his life feels unfamiliar and strange. He finds himself in an affair with his secretary and experiences disorienting leaps in time, questioning if his perceptions are real. This dark psychological drama explores the human psyche, the blurred lines between dream and reality, and the very boundaries of consciousness.

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About the author

Alex Garland is the writer behind the novel The Beach, which became a major film. His other works include Sonnige Zeiten. Das große Urlaubslesebuch.

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