The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
My rating: 2.0 out of 5.0 stars2.0

This book is a bit of a dupe. The author uses a gimmick to attract a select audience. The first two chapters are full of f-bombs, hyperbole, illogical generalizations, and unstructured conclusions. By chapter three he settles into more of a logical pattern and traditional language. The messages are not new. They are recycled, but restated in a social-media type of diatribe. Yet, there are some good insights here and there.
Overall, though, it is written using a gimmick to attract the interest of a younger audience who may be looking for some informal thoughts on coping with the modern world. The book feels like a conversation in a a bar after a few drinks and in a stupor, it may sound wise and meaningful. When the hangover subsides, the book is a forgettable experience.

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