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Aravind Adiga: The White Tiger

random individual — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Pretty depressing recount of class hierarchy an its effects. It’s a story of loss, lostness and imaginary success. Worth reading.

Charles Lewinsky: Der Wille des Volkes

random individual — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:42:18 +0000

Exceptionally bad book. Not only the misogynistic approach to the protagonists and how they interact, but also the illogical structure, make it a pain to read.

Clearly the author didn’t think this through and forfaited everything this book could have been in favor of shipping something in tune with the zeitgeist for a quick buck quickly.

If you wonder: the story told would basically end after the first phone call, since surveillance is in effect already at this point, as is explained in the final couple of pages.

don’t read. waste of time.

Bill Bryson: Neither Here nor There: Travels in Europe

random individual — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:07:40 +0000

one of the books I just can’t finish. Full of self-centricity, misogyny and disrespect for… well, basically everything. It’s fascinating how in 1991 authors were able to publish books like this to acclaim. (and if you now consider reading it, streisand effect and all: don’t)

Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt: Monsieur Ibrahim et les fleurs du Coran

random individual — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:39:49 +0000

just a really wonderful short novel, absolutely worth the time reading it (also: loved the movie, but after reading the book, the movie (as always) doesn’t do it justice at all).

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsieur_Ibrahim_et_les_Fleurs_du_Coran

Caroline Criado Perez: Invisible Women

random individual — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 06:01:22 +0000

https://carolinecriadoperez.com/book/invisible-women/

Required reading for all those who’ll never read it. Sadest book I’ve ever read. Infuriating, enlightening and absolutely worth your time.

Liv Strömquist: Der Ursprung der Liebe

random individual — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:14:50 +0000

Epic. Recommended.

Salman Rushdie: Die satanischen Verse

random individual — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:09:05 +0000

Awesome book. Easy read. Beautifully written. Recommended.

Alexandra Zykunov: Wir sind doch alle längst gleichberechtigt!

random individual — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:25:18 +0000

Excellent read. Eye opening. Slightly annoying writing style. Required reading for those who’ll sadly never read it.

Susann Pásztor: Und dann steht einer auf und öffnet das Fenster

random individual — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:21:04 +0000

Amazing book. Piece of art. Absolutely worth reading.

Ray Kurzweil: The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology

random individual — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 15:00:24 +0000

didn’t age well

Anthony Robbins: Unlimited Power: The New Science Of Personal Achievement

random individual — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:47:51 +0000

to whomever suggested I should read this: please stop

Don Norman: The Design of Everyday Things

random individual — Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00:23 +0000

Another one of those books I had on my kindle for… forever. I started it once, but seemingly got distracted, which had me start from the beginning again.

Great book, well written, lots of fun examples, and good coverage of fundamentals. Recommended.