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ohayrachael's review against another edition
4.0
The author gives an interesting psychological spin on friendships, romance, and community. This book was factual without being preachy. I can appreciate learning psychology without a tiresome call to action. Entertaining read!
rschmidt7's review against another edition
4.0
Some interesting insights here that are worth considering and could help us think about the reality of relationships rather than being stuck in accepted myths. However, in his reexamining of the myths, the author still falls into platitudes at times, and though there was some practicality, I would have liked more discussion of the practical applicability of these new findings.
I also don't really like the kind of "jokey" voice the author used frequently. Whenever authors do this, the "jokes" are never funny, and I'm just not a fan of that kind of corny verbal irony. Anyway, it's a style; it's just not for me.
Overall, a decent and quick read (I listened to the audiobook) that I would recommend for the interesting insights it makes.
I also don't really like the kind of "jokey" voice the author used frequently. Whenever authors do this, the "jokes" are never funny, and I'm just not a fan of that kind of corny verbal irony. Anyway, it's a style; it's just not for me.
Overall, a decent and quick read (I listened to the audiobook) that I would recommend for the interesting insights it makes.
_bookmoth's review against another edition
5.0
This book had to grow on me, but the final part really had me. Not that it contains a lot of new insight, but a necessary reminder of what is important in our lives, why we have lost it, and how to regain it. It is written in a colloquial style with some cringy jokes, but I got used to that eventually.
icgerrard's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Very pop psychology and I don’t know how solid many of the studies cited are. But it’s also good food for thought on important topics so a fun quick read.