A review by stephyreads10
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Malcolm Gladwell

3.0

Malcolm Gladwell is a genius narrator. Listening to him feels like being personally guided through complex ideas, and the audiobook is more like an investigative podcast than a typical nonfiction book. He teaches you, challenges your assumptions, and makes you reflect on how we interpret the actions of people we don’t know.

The book explores why we so often misjudge strangers and the real-world consequences that follow. Gladwell examines everything from criminal cases to political scandals to ordinary misunderstandings, all while questioning the tools we rely on to read people.

It’s a solid read. The ideas are interesting, the examples are compelling, but at times the structure feels a bit scattered. Still, it leaves you thinking, and that makes it worth your time.