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vicko's review against another edition
3.0
I'm in the process of adapting to a more minimalistic lifestyle & mindset mostly for convenience & aesthetic. This is a very useful and practical guide to initiate changes, but if you've already made the necessary decisions it might not help much. For instance even though I have read a couple of books on minimalism, I surely learnt from this one a few new things, that had not crossed my mind until now.
I was also bothered a bit by how wasteful some of her suggestions sounded to be, but later on there were one or two chapters dedicated to recycling, upcycling, second-hand shops and donations so I guess that saved the day, eventually.
Lastly, I must mention that this book was the inspiration for Marie Kondo's book, which is also on my reading list.
3.5 Stars
I was also bothered a bit by how wasteful some of her suggestions sounded to be, but later on there were one or two chapters dedicated to recycling, upcycling, second-hand shops and donations so I guess that saved the day, eventually.
Lastly, I must mention that this book was the inspiration for Marie Kondo's book, which is also on my reading list.
3.5 Stars
lovelyfrances237's review against another edition
3.0
The book that inspired 'The life changing magic of tidying up' apparently.
I really liked this. Some of it was a bit dated because it's from the turn of the millennium but it was amusing to hear that some fancy offices have a computer *per person*. You don't say...
In terms of the advice on discarding, it's good, it's no nonsense and Tatsumi has some really interesting points on the safety net of recycling and how not buying it in the first place is a much more eco-friendly approach.
The section on saving things 'for now' really resonated with me. I did get up and start discarding some things I'd kept because 'they might be useful later' or I just didn't know what to do with them and felt guilty putting them in a bin.
If you're interested in the more curated life full of nothing but your favourite things, you've found many books tell you things you already know *and* you may or may not have read The life changing magic of tidying up I would thoroughly recommend the art of discarding
*If there was an updated translation with a section on digital clutter management this would be a five star book, hands down*
I really liked this. Some of it was a bit dated because it's from the turn of the millennium but it was amusing to hear that some fancy offices have a computer *per person*. You don't say...
In terms of the advice on discarding, it's good, it's no nonsense and Tatsumi has some really interesting points on the safety net of recycling and how not buying it in the first place is a much more eco-friendly approach.
The section on saving things 'for now' really resonated with me. I did get up and start discarding some things I'd kept because 'they might be useful later' or I just didn't know what to do with them and felt guilty putting them in a bin.
If you're interested in the more curated life full of nothing but your favourite things, you've found many books tell you things you already know *and* you may or may not have read The life changing magic of tidying up I would thoroughly recommend the art of discarding
*If there was an updated translation with a section on digital clutter management this would be a five star book, hands down*
springinseptember's review against another edition
3.0
Well, there were some comments that offended my inner feminist:) but in all fairness it had some good points too and despite being at times annoyingly repetitive, it was generally a short read. Something I appreciate in books of this genre.
Maybe as most of the readers of the English translation, we came through Marie Kondo’s mention.
Maybe it wasn’t meant to be translated as it fits the Japanese culture/lifestyle more than the western?
That being said, I did take some notes meaning it does have at least something new to offer, considering I’ve been reading dozens of such books (as self help and for research). Overall, 3 stars from me.
Maybe as most of the readers of the English translation, we came through Marie Kondo’s mention.
Maybe it wasn’t meant to be translated as it fits the Japanese culture/lifestyle more than the western?
That being said, I did take some notes meaning it does have at least something new to offer, considering I’ve been reading dozens of such books (as self help and for research). Overall, 3 stars from me.
babysquidd's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the message behind this book. I struggled with the dated information/scenarios but the concepts were the same so I am trying not to hold too much against this book. Overall I think it provides some insight into what most people with a lot of stuff feel and gives some sound advice around what to do about it. A lot of reviews had issues with the fact that this book says to get rid of books/magazines/pictures but if you read it in its entirety it is telling you to discard the items you don't use. Texts books or old magazines for example. It's also not saying you have to listen to every thing in this book, do what fits you and your needs. Overall this was the perfect read for me before I get ready to move!
karoliina's review against another edition
2.0
Not for me
I feel like it'll be better to read Marie Kondo's book because that is categorised by things. This book is categorised by methods so books are mentioned in many of the methods. Also this book is really dated being that it was published in 2000
I feel like it'll be better to read Marie Kondo's book because that is categorised by things. This book is categorised by methods so books are mentioned in many of the methods. Also this book is really dated being that it was published in 2000
yonea's review against another edition
3.0
Jujur aja aku bosan karena kurang sistematis dan banyak kasus di ulang-ulang. Aku lebih suka Konmari karena dibahas per kategori. Bagian paling menarik yaitu tentang membuang = aktivitas positif. Aku tidak terlalu tergugah decluttering seperti ketika setelah membaca Seni Hidup Minimalis. Tapi bisa lah dibaca sbg salah satu referensi.
libraryelf's review against another edition
3.0
Not much new here but it is easy to see how Marie Kondo developed her tidying system from this work. If you have trouble tidying, organizing, or decluttering, this book will be very useful to you. The text is a bit dry though and some of the translation seems off.
femke495's review against another edition
3.0
2.5*
Nagisa Tatsumi is basically a savage Marie Kondo who tells you to just throw away everything. Don’t think, just throw!
Nagisa Tatsumi is basically a savage Marie Kondo who tells you to just throw away everything. Don’t think, just throw!