Scan barcode
A review by 2sipsofgrey
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
3.0
Format: Audiobook. Disclaimer: I personally identify as an introvert. I struggle with how to rate this book. There were many things I liked about it, and I do feel that as the book unfolded, it became more fairly balanced in its handling of the relatives strengths/weaknesses of introverts and extroverts. However, in the first several chapters of the book, I could really feel the chip on the author's shoulder about her perceived preference for extroverts in American culture. To be fair, she does make her case that this is so, but it felt a bit whiny at times.
The book felt very disorganized. What was the point? I'm still not sure, having finished it. There is an afterword which, in my opinion, would have been better presented as a foreword, because it explains the author's purpose and approach in a way that I would have found helpful as I was reading it.
I was also annoyed by the voice of the woman who read the audiobook, as it felt like she was loudly whispering the entire book.
OK! That being said, it was a nice summary of psychological descriptors that are difficult to specifically define, and it was nice to hear the list of positive aspects of introversion. There are some helpful tips about how to harness the strengths of introversion, and an overall message to embrace who you really are.
The book felt very disorganized. What was the point? I'm still not sure, having finished it. There is an afterword which, in my opinion, would have been better presented as a foreword, because it explains the author's purpose and approach in a way that I would have found helpful as I was reading it.
I was also annoyed by the voice of the woman who read the audiobook, as it felt like she was loudly whispering the entire book.
OK! That being said, it was a nice summary of psychological descriptors that are difficult to specifically define, and it was nice to hear the list of positive aspects of introversion. There are some helpful tips about how to harness the strengths of introversion, and an overall message to embrace who you really are.