Ratings115
Average rating3.7
I keep forgetting that it takes me ~ 70 pages to get into a Jon Ronson book. Unlike his podcasts, the books take a lot more activation energy to get invested. But once I am in it, it's a fun rollercoaster. The Psychopath Test raises some interesting questions about sanity and insanity (which one do we judge people on). It highlights some obvious issues about the field of psychology and the failure of mental health institutions for the larger public. There were sections I wish he elaborated more on, as there was a lot more to discuss but overall the book was crisp and fun. Even if the starting felt very ... weird. That was the biggest reason that I didn't finish this book earlier.