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A review by rpcroke
Rework by Jason Fried, David Heinemeier Hansson
3.0
Really conflicted about this book. I think I agree with around 90% of what as said and the book is motivational and inspiring.
But it's also empty and vacuous. Where are concrete examples and anecdotes? It's full of passages that basically read like: "x is dumb and a waste of time, and smart companies don't waste people's time so don't do x!" And I'm not exaggerating when I say it's almost 280 pages of this for everything that happens in company.
So while I really like the style and agree with so many of the arguments presented I don't see how this will stick with anyone and really enact change. It's aspirational more than practical.
But it's also empty and vacuous. Where are concrete examples and anecdotes? It's full of passages that basically read like: "x is dumb and a waste of time, and smart companies don't waste people's time so don't do x!" And I'm not exaggerating when I say it's almost 280 pages of this for everything that happens in company.
So while I really like the style and agree with so many of the arguments presented I don't see how this will stick with anyone and really enact change. It's aspirational more than practical.