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i was reading this because at the time i received it as a gift from my headmaster but im not looking forward to finishing this book now, so because it has been sitting untouched for the past 3 months im going to dnf for now

natashagering_23's review against another edition

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informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Life changing !!

wilbur42's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

2.0

I thought some of the concepts and ideas were interesting. I'm still reflecting on them post read. However, I really didn't like the combative dialogue. I'm unsure if it is a translational issue, writing style, or cultural difference, but I didn't like how the conversation played out. It was like the "youth" was a surly and rude child. He was more interested in catching the philosopher out rather than learn and challenge respectfully. It didn't feel like a conversation between two adults and I felt it diluted and muddied the messages the book were trying to convey.

bree_lapolla's review against another edition

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challenging informative slow-paced

2.0

waterbear0821's review against another edition

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

2.75

I think there may have been some cultural differences, or some dated references, that made this feel trite and wobbly. For example: no, people who self harm are not just trying to be special or get revenge on their parents. Some of the philosophy was so good, but the book did not quite get there. It felt like an itch i could not scratch or a word on the top of my tongue I can’t quite remember. So frustratingly close. It was good enough that I will probably seek out similar books, but the parable/dialogue format did not work for me and everything was too superficial.

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