Yuhan
my therapist recommended that I read this book, and it'd taken me so long to track it down that I actually forgot why she recommended it to me. Immediately remembered after literally a page or two lol, it was very obvious, and this book is very straightforward in what it's talking about.
I can't lie, this was a lot more wishy-washy-energy vibes than media that I usually consume, but as long as you can take it with a pinch of 'it's just an explanation rather than a literal description' it's not too bad. And as much as that did bother me, I hate to admit that it did give me a couple of good lightbulb moments. Pretty effective therapy (at least for me), I'm glad I read it.
((the straightforwardness also starts getting a bit dry to read, which is a shame cus it kinda takes away from the messages, but also I guess it makes sense since it's intended to be read in any order. Anyway, I'd love to see a more logic based rendition of this work))
my therapist recommended that I read this book, and it'd taken me so long to track it down that I actually forgot why she recommended it to me. Immediately remembered after literally a page or two lol, it was very obvious, and this book is very straightforward in what it's talking about.
I can't lie, this was a lot more wishy-washy-energy vibes than media that I usually consume, but as long as you can take it with a pinch of 'it's just an explanation rather than a literal description' it's not too bad. And as much as that did bother me, I hate to admit that it did give me a couple of good lightbulb moments. Pretty effective therapy (at least for me), I'm glad I read it.
((the straightforwardness also starts getting a bit dry to read, which is a shame cus it kinda takes away from the messages, but also I guess it makes sense since it's intended to be read in any order. Anyway, I'd love to see a more logic based rendition of this work))
Certainly made me think - I am persuaded that this is an issue that everyone should be made aware of. I do strongly believe that being more intentional with our time is one of the best ways to actually achieve happiness and any of its proxies - how do you advocate for something you want without knowing how to get there! I feel a good job was made of explaining and including different views, and that makes for an agreeable read. Despite thinking that I was decently caught up on the area, there were plenty of new points and discussions included that are sensible but just not mainstream. My only qualm is that in the introductory sections the writing was maybe a bit over-enthusiastic, but then again if someone feels passionate about something to write a whole ass book about it, maybe that would make sense AHAHAHAH
Certainly made me think - I am persuaded that this is an issue that everyone should be made aware of. I do strongly believe that being more intentional with our time is one of the best ways to actually achieve happiness and any of its proxies - how do you advocate for something you want without knowing how to get there! I feel a good job was made of explaining and including different views, and that makes for an agreeable read. Despite thinking that I was decently caught up on the area, there were plenty of new points and discussions included that are sensible but just not mainstream. My only qualm is that in the introductory sections the writing was maybe a bit over-enthusiastic, but then again if someone feels passionate about something to write a whole ass book about it, maybe that would make sense AHAHAHAH
The truly questionable decisions of characters will have you slamming your head at the wall. Entertaining read, and a somewhat satisfying conclusion to the trilogy? Seems though that this third book was not originally planned, and all (?) clues and pointers were only planted in this book. Lines of the big bad also sound comically extreme and unnatural, which I could not take seriously and kinda took me out of it (sorry). Wild idea but if you think you're being stalked to be murdered, maybe don't not tell your family who you live with? Maybe don't leave the house by yourself? Maybe don't tell the police who phoned you up to check if you were still being stalked that nahhh everything's fine dw about it anymore?who would have thought dude im screaaaaaaaaaaammmming
The truly questionable decisions of characters will have you slamming your head at the wall. Entertaining read, and a somewhat satisfying conclusion to the trilogy? Seems though that this third book was not originally planned, and all (?) clues and pointers were only planted in this book. Lines of the big bad also sound comically extreme and unnatural, which I could not take seriously and kinda took me out of it (sorry). Wild idea but if you think you're being stalked to be murdered, maybe don't not tell your family who you live with? Maybe don't leave the house by yourself? Maybe don't tell the police who phoned you up to check if you were still being stalked that nahhh everything's fine dw about it anymore?who would have thought dude im screaaaaaaaaaaammmming
easy and compelling read. entertaining for sure, the conclusion felt kinda drawn out of a hat though, which was somewhat unsatisfying.
easy and compelling read. entertaining for sure, the conclusion felt kinda drawn out of a hat though, which was somewhat unsatisfying.
Cringe behaviour of characters in this book has helped me get over haunting memories of things I did myself in school. Cheaper than therapy.
Cringe behaviour of characters in this book has helped me get over haunting memories of things I did myself in school. Cheaper than therapy.
Not really the point of the book, but it has convinced me that I do actually in fact need to touch grass every now and then.
a pretty easy read for something designed to be informative! While this is definitely not a textbook lol, I think more of its value comes from getting to see things around you differently, and to challenge the assumptions and individual defaults we've made about decor choice. Consumption of this book definitely benefits from searching up images of the works mentioned!!
in terms of where the last star was docked for me, I found the narritive a bit beige, and so it doesn't quite dazzle in that way. It could have done with some summaries (I'm gonna have to go back through and make notes) as I'm struggling to recall many specific suggestions. Activity sheet included is a very nice interactive element though!
Not really the point of the book, but it has convinced me that I do actually in fact need to touch grass every now and then.
a pretty easy read for something designed to be informative! While this is definitely not a textbook lol, I think more of its value comes from getting to see things around you differently, and to challenge the assumptions and individual defaults we've made about decor choice. Consumption of this book definitely benefits from searching up images of the works mentioned!!
in terms of where the last star was docked for me, I found the narritive a bit beige, and so it doesn't quite dazzle in that way. It could have done with some summaries (I'm gonna have to go back through and make notes) as I'm struggling to recall many specific suggestions. Activity sheet included is a very nice interactive element though!
