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A review by alexis_something_rose
Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber
informative
slow-paced
1.0
I had some difficulty with the writing style from the beginning. At times, the tone seemed a bit condescending towards the reader. I also felt that some of the references to actual companies when discussing the negative aspects of the corporate world were unnecessary.
Also, the author's analysis of one of Douglas Adams' works as mediocre social realism (that the author believes it to be), instead of recognizing its genius as science fiction comedy that it really is, was quite ridiculous.
My main concern with the book is that it could be much shorter and more reader-friendly. The author could easily condense the content into a collection of essays and give a "further reading" list for each one.
If the author abandoned the pretentious tone and the unnecessary filler, the book could be a worthwhile study of the meaning of work in our society today.
Also, the author's analysis of one of Douglas Adams' works as mediocre social realism (that the author believes it to be), instead of recognizing its genius as science fiction comedy that it really is, was quite ridiculous.
My main concern with the book is that it could be much shorter and more reader-friendly. The author could easily condense the content into a collection of essays and give a "further reading" list for each one.
If the author abandoned the pretentious tone and the unnecessary filler, the book could be a worthwhile study of the meaning of work in our society today.