Different Reasons for Different Seasons
Different Seasons is a little of everything: prison breaks, Nazi hunters, boys’ adventure, and the untold truths about life and death.
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Skin in the Game
I enjoyed reading this hard-hitting, no holds barred book, but I’m not going to write a review as I do not have enough skin in the game. Just kidding. So, how good is Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb? In this thought-provoking exploration of risk, responsibility, and decision-making,… Read More »
Death’s End (Remembrance of Earth’s Past)
Death’s End is a gripping wrap-up to The Three-Body Problem trilogy. My only frustration is with the characterisation of Cheng Xin. who is extremely unlikable. Naïve or overly idealistic, particularly in the context of the harsh realities of the universe depicted in the series, Cheng Xin’s decisions (and indecisions) lead to significant negative consequences for… Read More »
A World Without Email. Really?
A World Without Email by Cal Newport presents itself as a guide to overcoming the challenges of email overload and revolutionizing workplace communication. However, the problem with the book is that it’s overloaded with random suggestions, without real, viable alternatives. The author lost me when he quotes extensively from known “hacks” (and I don’t mean… Read More »
Creating Russophobia: From the Great Religious Schism to Anti-Putin Hysteria
There are many, among my circle of friends, who are quick to jump on the “Stand with Ukraine” bandwagon because it is the politically correct thing to do, without trying to understand the undercurrent of the political situation. These people should read Creating Russophobia: From the Great Religious Schism to Anti-Putin Hysteria by Guy Mettan… Read More »
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) provides profound insights into the psychological processes that lead people to defend their actions and beliefs, often at the expense of truth and self-awareness. By understanding these mechanisms, you can work towards greater personal accountability, improved relationships, and more rational decision-making. The central theme of the book is… Read More »