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lordfinkelgravy's review
3.0
The book makes good on its main theme to show how the pursuit and definition of happiness radically changed between the 1960’s and today - co-opting what was an attempt to “find oneself” in an attempt to be free of the burdens of a capitalist society, into a a more selfish, gross hedonistic and material journey. It is clear from this that the more popular definitions of pleasure and happiness do not result in a happier society and so I am left wondering what fantasy is actually worth pursuing.
I could have done without all of the Trump bashing. I understand he is a symbol of the author’s point but it gives the book both a dated and partisan slant which I think undercuts an interesting, if cursory, exploration of the topic.
I could have done without all of the Trump bashing. I understand he is a symbol of the author’s point but it gives the book both a dated and partisan slant which I think undercuts an interesting, if cursory, exploration of the topic.
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