This book was so entertaining (and a little frightening) to read - I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author's slightly random, non-linear style added to thThis book was so entertaining (and a little frightening) to read - I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author's slightly random, non-linear style added to the charm. I've read a few books before from the FBI/profiling perspective and this was such a stark contrast in a way - and it brought the reality home. ...more
I absolutely enjoyed this book - Tina Fey's observations are sharp, witty and spot-on. I absolutely enjoyed this book - Tina Fey's observations are sharp, witty and spot-on. ...more
As always, Michio Kaku's book makes for fascinating reading. It - renews excitement about the fact that we are living in the future, that the things tAs always, Michio Kaku's book makes for fascinating reading. It - renews excitement about the fact that we are living in the future, that the things that were sf just a few years ago when I was a kid are just on the cusp of happening. It gives so much possibility to the future and - particularly in light of the current economic and political climate - it's a beacon of light to be like, science, science is STILL AMAZING....more
I completely agree with how overall disappointing this book was. The methodology was interesting - at first... But so much of it turned into a story aI completely agree with how overall disappointing this book was. The methodology was interesting - at first... But so much of it turned into a story about what a great parent she was and blah blah. And while I agree the legal system and law enforcement needs serious work, particularly in cross-jurisdiction communication ... In the end I am not convinced the author has actually ever managed to successfully profile a killer - because this book seems to be entirely a litany of the failures of law enforcement and *she* would have been able to do better if people listened. But they don't so possible killers roam free! Also, she is *definitely* not a believer in innocent until proven guilty. Particularly not if *gasp* comic books or D&D are involved, the horrors! ...more
Well, on the one hand, the protagonist is really one of the worst literary characters ever created - absolutely selfish, amoral, whiny, passive-aggresWell, on the one hand, the protagonist is really one of the worst literary characters ever created - absolutely selfish, amoral, whiny, passive-aggressive, manipulative, completely lacking in empathy, possibly sociopathic and just not appealing in any way.
On the other hand, reading the upward and downward spiral of this book was amazing. Despite how much I loathed the main character, he somehow kept manipulating *me* - I hated him but I still wanted him to keep getting away, keep catching lucky breaks, keep achieving success.
This was immensely interesting to read - the analysis of the past political climates and the cycles of the US was actually the part that fascinated meThis was immensely interesting to read - the analysis of the past political climates and the cycles of the US was actually the part that fascinated me the most, although the projections were definitely thought-provoking....more
I loved this book. It made me want to drink a lot of wine and I learned a lot and it was just fascinating watching the evolution of California wines iI loved this book. It made me want to drink a lot of wine and I learned a lot and it was just fascinating watching the evolution of California wines into the powerhouse they are today.
(Ps. ARGH for duplicate titles and putting the wrong review on the wrong book)...more
I have nothing but praise for this book - it was amazing. It's hard to write words of praise in a way, because the subject matter is scary. Friedman mI have nothing but praise for this book - it was amazing. It's hard to write words of praise in a way, because the subject matter is scary. Friedman manages to balance out the urgency of what we need to do with ideas and insight that makes it actually seem possible - and he really details how different areas - politics, environment, energy, population, etc - intersect with one another and influence the way the world is heading. I'd give this six stars if I could - normally when I read nonfiction, I alternate between that and fiction, reading a few NF chapters here and there. This book I could not put down....more
I'd probably give this a 3.5 - I really enjoyed it. It was interesting to read the history and combine it with present-day America. What points it losI'd probably give this a 3.5 - I really enjoyed it. It was interesting to read the history and combine it with present-day America. What points it lost had to do more with clarity and pacing - at times it seemed rushed and I would have liked more details and examples. There was also the tendency to foreshadow ineffectively - make a big deal about something that was upcoming and then provide scant information, so that I didn't feel it paid off.
Still - very enjoyable to read and worth it to those who enjoy a little personality in their history....more
This book was excellent. My mind now feels full to bursting of information on wine, frauds, auctions and Thomas Jefferson. There was so much story, soThis book was excellent. My mind now feels full to bursting of information on wine, frauds, auctions and Thomas Jefferson. There was so much story, so much drama and interest. And it never got dull, the story kept propelling me on from decanting to carbon-dating and was just - it was great. Highly recommended for anybody who wants to enjoy dipping into a history of wine or who wants to boggle at the amount of money somebody will spend for a bottle of wine they won't even be able to drink. Plus the sheer lengths people can go to to defraud others.
So enjoyable. It also really, really made me want to open a bottle of wine....more
I'm really glad I read this - Obama is a beautiful writer, clear, concise and yet descriptive. It feels very sincere and hopeful, as well as intelligeI'm really glad I read this - Obama is a beautiful writer, clear, concise and yet descriptive. It feels very sincere and hopeful, as well as intelligent - I went into it hopeful but also worried about how much would be spin...and none of it felt like it was.
While I had a few sticking places, overall I am very, very impressed....more
This biography is really intersting, sad and sometimes horrifying. It's one that I keep putting down and not looking at forever, but then I go back toThis biography is really intersting, sad and sometimes horrifying. It's one that I keep putting down and not looking at forever, but then I go back to it and am drawn in again....more
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