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A review by distractedhobbyist
Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
4.0
In the introduction, Marie Kondo explains this is an encyclopedia of sorts and is meant to be read about the first book as it's a consolidation and practical explanation of all the lessons in the first book.
I enjoyed this one immensely. It's a much consolidated version of the first book, with just the practical explanation and the reasonings behind the approach. Probably because of criticism to the first book or people's reaction to certain things, this book has less of a draconian approach, that there is only one way or else you will feel unfulfilled.
A whole section is actually dedicated to explain there is no "right" way to approach it. It should be your way while using her lessons as a guideline. The ultimate purpose is to live a joyful life, so if you find joy in a less minimalist house, that's fine.
I really enjoy the pictures incorporated into this book. With the first book, it's a verbal explanation on how to fold clothing and do certain things, but it's hard to envision. The illustrations here give you a better sense of how to get to that first rectangle to fold clothes. I do wish there was an illustration or more elaborate explanation on how to fold fitted sheets!
As I've read the first book, I can't tell how well it would be as a stand alone book, or the only book that you read. It is very likely that I enjoyed this book much more because I have the background from the first book. Regardless, this book has been helpful, I haven't started my tidying campaign yet, but I have been able to part with things a lot more easily and her order of approach (clothing, books, paper, komono, sentimental) makes sense now. Will I go all in and apply every single aspect, probably not, but it's a lot of food for thought and has given me a different perspective and approach to my things.
I really enjoy this book and found it much more useful. I'd happily have a copy of my shelf as it's a practical guide and as of now, sparks quite a bit of joy!
I enjoyed this one immensely. It's a much consolidated version of the first book, with just the practical explanation and the reasonings behind the approach. Probably because of criticism to the first book or people's reaction to certain things, this book has less of a draconian approach, that there is only one way or else you will feel unfulfilled.
A whole section is actually dedicated to explain there is no "right" way to approach it. It should be your way while using her lessons as a guideline. The ultimate purpose is to live a joyful life, so if you find joy in a less minimalist house, that's fine.
I really enjoy the pictures incorporated into this book. With the first book, it's a verbal explanation on how to fold clothing and do certain things, but it's hard to envision. The illustrations here give you a better sense of how to get to that first rectangle to fold clothes. I do wish there was an illustration or more elaborate explanation on how to fold fitted sheets!
As I've read the first book, I can't tell how well it would be as a stand alone book, or the only book that you read. It is very likely that I enjoyed this book much more because I have the background from the first book. Regardless, this book has been helpful, I haven't started my tidying campaign yet, but I have been able to part with things a lot more easily and her order of approach (clothing, books, paper, komono, sentimental) makes sense now. Will I go all in and apply every single aspect, probably not, but it's a lot of food for thought and has given me a different perspective and approach to my things.
I really enjoy this book and found it much more useful. I'd happily have a copy of my shelf as it's a practical guide and as of now, sparks quite a bit of joy!