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colin_cox's review against another edition
3.0
I like these short, digestible primers. Sunkara's The Socialist Manifesto navigates well-trodden territory, especially for the genre. While extended discussions of Mao and Corbyn are unique and thought-provoking, these moments of novelty fail to distinguish The Socialist Manifesto from its peers. In summary, The Socialist Manifesto is a fine introduction to Socialism's history, political and theoretical preoccupations, and potential future or futures.
charliekjg86's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
blakelivingston's review against another edition
3.0
This was a good book, but it wasn't as powerful as I think it might have been. It could have been called, "The history of the Socialist movement" instead... It was educational, but not inspirational.
bundy23's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars really. The opening third is a good "what if..." that you can show others that wonder why you believe what you believe but after that it's just a crash course in socialism with a very idealised view of Sweden and then a bunch of glowing love for Sanders & Corbin. It's a decent read but it uses the "let's blame everything on Stalin & Mao" excuse that a lot of these books tend to use.
macthebrazen's review against another edition
4.25
Wish there was more of the second to last chapter on "How We Win" that talked organizing and road map. Like Socialism 101, heavy on the history, which is great, but I found myself wanting more of the theory.
joshniesse's review against another edition
4.0
I think this book would have been better titled An Introductory History of Socialism, Up to the Present Day. Given the spike in interest in contemporary America, it was interesting to learn about some of democratic socialism‘s roots. A bit tedious at times, I found it overall thoughtful and engaging. Thanks to Libro.fm for the complimentary audiobook.
nabilhamzaki's review
3.0
Bhaskar Sunkara asks what the future might hold for socialism by taking us back to its revolutionary roots. He makes a compelling case that "a socialist society would emerge only after a decisive rupture with capitalism. At its core, to be a socialist is to assert the moral worth of every person, no matter who they are, where they're from, or what they did." This is an immersive read that opens your eyes to the inherent inequalities of the current political and social structures and the need to re-imagine a better future devoid of "oppression rooted in race, gender, sexuality and more."
nabilhamzaki's review against another edition
3.0
Bhaskar Sunkara asks what the future might hold for socialism by taking us back to its revolutionary roots. He makes a compelling case that "a socialist society would emerge only after a decisive rupture with capitalism. At its core, to be a socialist is to assert the moral worth of every person, no matter who they are, where they're from, or what they did." This is an immersive read that opens your eyes to the inherent inequalities of the current political and social structures and the need to re-imagine a better future devoid of "oppression rooted in race, gender, sexuality and more."