Blog, Page 59

A classic, and for good reason. I had read the abridged version of this as a kid, long ago, but recently finally sat down to read the full thing. I realized that ...

Did not finish. As far as I understand, this is considered one of the first modern novels in the English language… All I can say is that it does not seem to have...

The good Fascinating premise of being able to live life over and over again, “until you get it right.” Interesting setting, as the book takes place in Engla...

The good Unique writing style that, at times, truly feels like listening to someone’s thoughts and feelings, and at times, like a magical camera that can floa...

The good Beautiful writing. Covers some very powerful themes and ideas, especially around life and death and the monumental responsibilities we...

The good Intriguing premise: an epidemic of “white blindness” hits the world, rendering almost everyone unable to see over a short period of time. ...

The good Interesting concept around being able to go between the world of the living and the dead. Sabriel, Mogget, and Touchstone are all interesting, full...

I didn’t get much from this book. It’s supposed to be about how to navigate uncertain situations (e.g., starting a company), but in practice, this turns out to be...

These shorty stories are somewhat cute and amusing, and Jeeves is a fun character, but overall, it’s a bit repetitive and formulaic.

This book has a few good insights. The core premise: as a business, you should minimize time spent in “red oceans,” where fierce, bloody competition has turned th...