I came to increasingly enjoy the stories as I read through the book. Not sure if it was because the stories got better or because I learned how to betI came to increasingly enjoy the stories as I read through the book. Not sure if it was because the stories got better or because I learned how to better enjoy the stories.
Stories allow us to take a quick detour away from real life. Not deep-diving into anyone else’s life, as a novel would make us do, but rather a quick glimpse into another narrative to help us gain more perspective about our own lives.
After each of the last three stories, I felt the author left me with insights, foreign experiences that I could leverage as my own, bringing me closer to understanding concepts that direct speech would not be able to. ...more
A theatrical piece put to the critique of people and its systems. The writing style is hard to adjust to, with extremely long sentences (in how many pA theatrical piece put to the critique of people and its systems. The writing style is hard to adjust to, with extremely long sentences (in how many pages can I reach the next period?). Characters and their behaviors are extremely laughable - too exaggerated for me to be able to relate to any of them. With its writing style and lack of relatable characters, it was hard to keep on reading toward the end, where the meat of this book is. I appreciate the author's messaging, but for me, it would have worked much better in a non-fiction book than a fiction book. Hence, 3 out of 5 stars. ...more
The book has two parts: Part 1 is about money, instructional, informative. Part 2 is about liberalism and what the future would bring with the rise ofThe book has two parts: Part 1 is about money, instructional, informative. Part 2 is about liberalism and what the future would bring with the rise of technology and automation. This section is thought-provoking. The author has great examples and valid arguments; however misses a “moral�/“ethical� perspective. ...more
Concepts are not new, but the author presented a great summary of tools we can use to better deal with our inner voice. Some of which include: distancConcepts are not new, but the author presented a great summary of tools we can use to better deal with our inner voice. Some of which include: distancing (using the pronoun “you� or your name, time travelling, journaling), control of the environment, experiencing awe, being close to nature, placebos and rituals. ...more
Romance between imperfect characters. Check. Story that make you think. Check. Writing that pulls you in, even after busy workdays. Check.
At least threRomance between imperfect characters. Check. Story that make you think. Check. Writing that pulls you in, even after busy workdays. Check.
At least three reasons why this is a great contemporary romance novel. ...more
This book is a true piece of art. I enjoyed it to the last single word. Lidia uses words magically, enabling us to experience her life and her point oThis book is a true piece of art. I enjoyed it to the last single word. Lidia uses words magically, enabling us to experience her life and her point of view in an intense emotional way. Her use of metaphors and reverence toward our human bodies make me think and reflect; about both her experience as well as my own....more
A cursed woman turned into a mermaid is quite a unique concept. Several scenes in the story are vivid and memorable. (view spoiler)[ The most strikingA cursed woman turned into a mermaid is quite a unique concept. Several scenes in the story are vivid and memorable. (view spoiler)[ The most striking and pitiful one was perhaps when the mermaid was caught by white tourists and she fights for survival.
With an everlasting curse, there were only two possibilities for the mermaid: death or return to the sea. Since David saved her from death, the only other exit was returning to the sea. However, in an alternative world, I would have loved to see how she would have lived and integrated into society despite her unique personal history. (hide spoiler)]...more
I couldn’t connect emotionally to this book, mainly because I did not relate to the character and the narrative felt flat to me. After the first few pI couldn’t connect emotionally to this book, mainly because I did not relate to the character and the narrative felt flat to me. After the first few pages, I just skimmed through the whole book in 15 mins. ...more
This is the best book on entrepreneurship I have read to-date.
Some of my key take-aways are:
Entrepreneurship is not starting a small business (like mThis is the best book on entrepreneurship I have read to-date.
Some of my key take-aways are:
Entrepreneurship is not starting a small business (like most other businesses that already exist); it involves taking risks and creating new markets, most often for an underserved or not-served population.
Innovation comes when copying does not solve the problem you have targeted. Innovators are not trying to disrupt industries or markets - disruption is a side effect.
The real motivation for entrepreneurship is usually not money or fame; these tend to be weak motivators. The real and strong force behind is to solve a perfect problem you truly care about.
What you need to succeed is not so much qualification or money. Those are of little help if you want to create beyond the normal established industries / ways of operating. What you need instead is plenty of audacity and grit. The grounds for entrepreneurship are relatively equal for everyone.
Having an interlocked series of innovations makes it harder for established behemoths to attack; increasing the start-up's chances of survival. The series of innovations come as a result of solving successive interrelated problems. ...more
Through an unexpected and classified assignment to the house in the cerulean sea, Linus learns that there is more to life than RULES and REGULATIONS. Through an unexpected and classified assignment to the house in the cerulean sea, Linus learns that there is more to life than RULES and REGULATIONS. As Linus starts to care for the people he meets and builds relationships, we, as readers, also learn to meet each individual, not for their "tags" or "nicknames" but for who they really are. This is a book of inclusiveness and of changing the minds of people, beginning with all of us who read this work. ...more
This is my favorite book of the series. I got more and more sucked into the story as I progressed through the pages. I might return to this series wheThis is my favorite book of the series. I got more and more sucked into the story as I progressed through the pages. I might return to this series when I crave a fantasy series again....more
2.5 stars. My favorite section was part IV, because it explains the story / history in succinct terms. In my view, it would have been sufficient to rea2.5 stars. My favorite section was part IV, because it explains the story / history in succinct terms. In my view, it would have been sufficient to read that section. Reading the full novel, however, comes with the advantage of opening up perspective and cultivating empathy. I admire the work and sacrifice people like Tante Truss went through, putting themselves and their families at risk to help others....more
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