It is not easy to write a 1000 page novel that so many people like. I expected some trick somewhere that kept all those readers happy - but no trick fIt is not easy to write a 1000 page novel that so many people like. I expected some trick somewhere that kept all those readers happy - but no trick found, just a thoroughly enjoyable piece.
Brandon very rarely indulges himself, almost everything feels like it is happening for a reason or an intention for a future reveal - that’s why so many people complain about the slow start, but very quickly the mystery is just too big to stop.
The rise of conflict to a crescendo at the end is worth the long read, I don’t remember reading such an enjoyable novel since Harry Potter! ...more
Very enjoyable light read! Reminded me a lot with “Hunt, Gather, Parent�, but more solid. Lots of interesting new ideas, I never heard before of “forrVery enjoyable light read! Reminded me a lot with “Hunt, Gather, Parent�, but more solid. Lots of interesting new ideas, I never heard before of “forrest daycares�, and the “rain or shine� mentality def makes sense.
The book was strongest when it encouraged outdoors play and accepting that kids will get dirty (middle of the book)
The ending was very underwhelming for me - it was nicely written but not very related to the book’s thesis.
One of the few books that got better as I kept reading! It starts off a bit slow trying to convince the reader that vegetables are good for you - I doOne of the few books that got better as I kept reading! It starts off a bit slow trying to convince the reader that vegetables are good for you - I don’t need convincing about that. As it went on - it got to the techniques and suggestions for improving metabolic health. It ends with a very concrete plan and even some “Good Energy� recipes to put previous suggestions into action. I love the practicality and I know for sure I will be coming back to check it out.
I took one star away because the book tries too hard to blame all ailments on metabolic disease. At the very least, that’s a stretch that’s not supported by science, “Ageing� could be an independent process related to entropy, and I don’t think we have any proof pointing otherwise - nor did the book tackle that. The book gets a bit cringe/hippie-dippie at points, so be warned. There is some dancing between personal experience to published research that makes it confusing at times at which level of authority the general tone is. ...more
I keep coming back to this one. I have read several of Newport’s books but this one is definitely on a new level. The essence of the book is that workI keep coming back to this one. I have read several of Newport’s books but this one is definitely on a new level. The essence of the book is that work that can be done in a distracted state is 1. work that soon will be done by machines, and 2. Less rewarding.
I might be wrong but this one prob started the following barrage of anti-technology books, maybe 4 hour work week as well was as early.
The recommended techniques has stood the test if time IMO and def worth a read for anyone struggling with productivity in a distracted world. Being available 24-7 is a sure way to become insane. ...more
Probably my first conspiracy theory text? :) I have lots of respect for the effort it takes to write a public education text, but this one c2.5 stars
Probably my first conspiracy theory text? :) I have lots of respect for the effort it takes to write a public education text, but this one comes off short.
The weird stuff: - He talks about fiber as if it is one thing. soluable vs insoluble fiber is not discussed at all, although they are both digested very differently - Claims that Japanese diet has no fiber in - he has not heard of edmame - Lots of hyperbole that “fiber is the enemy�, summarized by “fiber makes your poop big� & doctors are not smart enough to notice. Let’s ignore thousands of studies on nutrition science, it is all paid for by big fiber.
My theory based on author’s background is that he’s a recovering diabetic who fixed his diabetes by decreasing his carb intake but then realized his GI issues improved as a by-product. That makes sense - but 1. It does not mean fiber/carbs are bad given that we evolved to be omnivores 2. Does not mean that his health is in tip top shape otherwise. One can go on a no food fast that fixes their GI maladies but that does not food is a menace.
That being said, I found the parts about gut microbiome and dysbiosis quite interesting, and so his detailing of GI anatomy. I also completely agree with his criticism of medicine-dependency for GI issues, and using diet and lifestyle instead, but that’s mainstream at this point.
You know what? That was a refreshing read! ...more
Andy Weir knows how to write entertaining Sci-Fi for sure! I have read lots of alien stories but this one hit different. The premise of the story, theAndy Weir knows how to write entertaining Sci-Fi for sure! I have read lots of alien stories but this one hit different. The premise of the story, the way it was told and progressed up to the ending, it was all just great. New favourite author!...more
نفس نمط الرومانسية المتنتورة في كل قصصه، بس الخلفية التاريخية القوية اديتها شوية عمق خفيف
بس حاديله انه كتبه دايما مسلية
update: البوستاحسن حاجة قريتهاله
نفس نمط الرومانسية المتنتورة في كل قصصه، بس الخلفية التاريخية القوية اديتها شوية عمق خفيف
بس حاديله انه كتبه دايما مسلية
update: البوست بتاع الفيسبوك بتاع الشاب الجدع الي بيشوف ولد فقير فيدخل المطعم و يزعق للمدير و يجيب للولد اغلى حاجة، تقريبا احمد مراد عمله شير 300 مرة عالفيسبوك ان مكانش هو الي كتبه، لان الشاب ده هو بطل كل كتبه لحد دلوقت
Merged review:
احسن حاجة قريتهاله
نفس نمط الرومانسية المتنتورة في كل قصصه، بس الخلفية التاريخية القوية اديتها شوية عمق خفيف
بس حاديله انه كتبه دايما مسلية
update: البوست بتاع الفيسبوك بتاع الشاب الجدع الي بيشوف ولد فقير فيدخل المطعم و يزعق للمدير و يجيب للولد اغلى حاجة، تقريبا احمد مراد عمله شير 300 مرة عالفيسبوك ان مكانش هو الي كتبه، لان الشاب ده هو بطل كل كتبه لحد دلوقت...more
I recommended this book to a lot of my friends - but this recommendation always came with the warning: “just forgo the getting rich bs.�
In its essenceI recommended this book to a lot of my friends - but this recommendation always came with the warning: “just forgo the getting rich bs.�
In its essence tho, if you can ignore all the get-rich-easy maneuvers, this book is about personal freedom and living life to the fullest. It will get you thinking about those things, and that’s enough for a book....more
A heartwarming account about immigration to Denmark. On one hand, as an immigrant myself, I connected with the writer on what a new immigrant faces - A heartwarming account about immigration to Denmark. On one hand, as an immigrant myself, I connected with the writer on what a new immigrant faces - especially that it sounds like both of us immigrated “up� the happiness ladder. On the other hand - Denmark sounds like a truly fascinating place every place should try and imitate.
Opened my kind to many of the contemporary issues I was not aware of - and my most interesting recent trivia:
China and India share one of the biggestOpened my kind to many of the contemporary issues I was not aware of - and my most interesting recent trivia:
China and India share one of the biggest borders of the world. However, they never really mingled or went into war. Why? One word: the Himalayas. Geography can contribute a large effect to a lot of today’s politics and even much of the nationalist dogma. ...more
A great cautionary tale about the dark side of Silicon Valley, following a very similar plot line to “Fyre�. Another personal takeaway is how innovatiA great cautionary tale about the dark side of Silicon Valley, following a very similar plot line to “Fyre�. Another personal takeaway is how innovation in Health Care is a tough line to walk. Lives are what’s on the line, and “Move Fast and break things�-kinda culture cannot be the paradigm over there. ...more
An entertaining simple read on memory and what on Earth is a mental athlete. My main takeaway is how powerful guided training can be - author went froAn entertaining simple read on memory and what on Earth is a mental athlete. My main takeaway is how powerful guided training can be - author went from nothing to world champion in one year, and that’s nothing short of amazing. ...more
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