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mr_mcgoogles's Reviews (5)
This book made me angry because of its subject matter and I wasn't doing so hot mentally and academically. Despite that The book is worth a read through and I'll likely revisit it for future literature considering the main subject is relevant to todays world,
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Classism
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book has solid merits for much of its runtime. Schwab is really good at crafting atmosphere and intrigue with the mystery and the journey the main character embarks on. It's very creative in its execution and what's present bleeds a distinct style. However, this book is an idea unfinished. So much time is spent slowly building up intrigue and suspense only for it to be squandered in a rushed last act and unsatisfactory ending. Its just a very stark departure from the rest of the book.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Its a classic mystery for a reason still on my highly recommended. Additionally the TV series adaptation while not as visually impressive as the 2017 movie is really good highly recommend it.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Its alright, the build up doesn't feel substantial in creating a good reveal if that makes sense? When you get there it left me feeling kind of meh. Other than that its a nice mystery read
informative
sad
medium-paced
Gladwell does make reading informative possibly boring subject material quite engaging. If anything this book is a good case study in how to assemble an argument for academic research. However, I feel like his work glosses over a great deal of context and tries a little to hard at coming off as grandiose and profound when it really isn't? It's difficult to describe but this man writes as if there is a EUREKA going off in his writing every so often . Writing style aside I'm not exactly sold on all his points. Partially because the scenarios Gladwell talks about glosses over significant context and complexity. Understandably this is done in service of supporting his argument. However, it sometimes falls flat in its execution especially in the context of policing. Which for being part of Gladwell's closing arguments suffers the most. Ultimately, the book may help people conceptualize and perceive specific ideas and contexts with a different perspective.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Police brutality, War