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The Men Who Stare at Goats by Jon Ronson

howtobebooks's review

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4.0

While a lot of readers may find this conspiratorial, it is actually bizarrely captivating and incredible to listen to. Some of the areas explored borders on bonkers, but actually much of it is true. Around 75 per cent of the time, it is absolutely hilarious, but there poses a genuine concern about what our intelligence agencies are doing outside of public knowledge.

Having read Jon Ronson's works before, it hardly comes as a surprise that he has managed to infiltrate such an eccentric part of the US military. I only wish each idea was more carefully investigated rather than feeling like Alice tumbling down a rabbit hole. Thoroughly enjoyable nevertheless.

elllie_w's review

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funny informative slow-paced

3.0

hmhum's review

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I got it because I like jon ronson’s podcast work but turns out not enough to be interested in this

nderiley's review

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3.0

An enjoyable read - I don't know how much I buy as truth, but its fun to think about

chelsi's review

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funny informative

4.0

skirky's review

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funny informative mysterious medium-paced

4.0

tricapra's review

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2.0

This went off the rails. Hard. No bueno.

friendofhayley's review against another edition

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funny informative medium-paced

4.5

Just super interesting, as all his books are. Funny to think aliens have been proven in this age, but people don't seem to care now.

meenalgarg's review

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challenging informative mysterious fast-paced

3.25

brownaround's review

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adventurous informative lighthearted mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5