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37 reviews
The Little Book of Psychology: An Introduction to the Key Psychologists and Theories You Need to Know by Emily Ralls, Caroline Riggs
4.0
A very short introduction for ultimate beginners.
Dune by Frank Herbert
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
2.0
An extremely aged novel with some good philosophical insights including its prescient warnings about "the notion of progress" and AI.
Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
"If you need something to worship, then worship life - all life, every last crawling bit of it. We're all in this beauty together."
I found the novel slightly better than Dune. Some claim that this novel was written by Herbert to show how Paul was not a hero. But I found myself empathizing with Paul, despite the fact he is a despot who unleashed something he couldn't control. If the novel's aim was to warn crowds on how they easily start worshipping such despots, it fails miserably on that front and Paul comes of as a victim. Still, Paul is greatly explored further in this book and it is brilliant.
I found the novel slightly better than Dune. Some claim that this novel was written by Herbert to show how Paul was not a hero. But I found myself empathizing with Paul, despite the fact he is a despot who unleashed something he couldn't control. If the novel's aim was to warn crowds on how they easily start worshipping such despots, it fails miserably on that front and Paul comes of as a victim. Still, Paul is greatly explored further in this book and it is brilliant.
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
An extraordinary book that gives us precise vocabulary to talk about the marvels and flaws of our thinking. The final part of the book on experiencing and remembering self, happiness, and focusing illusions was truly life-changing. I am quite sure that it is not because of the peak-end rule and the duration neglect. :)
The Sociology Book by D.K. Publishing
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A stunning introduction to sociology. I wish I had read it earlier.
Social Work: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Scourfield, Sally Holland
informative
fast-paced
A good introduction. Received excellent suggestions for further reading.
Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The book was not as enjoyable as the first part. It gave me a glimpse of a forward looking family in the 19th century. But what they thought as radical is no more radical.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The part 1 was certainly a delight to read!