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Revisado: 06-15-19

In the recording, there are many instances in which the author stumbles over a phrase and repeats it, but the first instance wasn't edited out.

The text needs heavy editing to be ready for book form. The flow is often needlessly interrupted when the authors often cut to poetic asides about greed or money or whatever that have nothing to do with the story. But more importantly, there are major structural issues that more or less remove any sense of suspense of interest in continuing. The book opens with something approximating an inverted pyramid style article about the subject, which summarizes the entire story and spoils the ending. Then it loops around and tells the same story again with the details that probably should have been there the first time. The repetition and asides eventually make it feel like they're just padding it out for length.

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Gladwell does it again!

Revisado: 10-02-13

What was one of the most memorable moments of David and Goliath?

Gladwell really puts the inverted U curve into easy-to-understand words that we can easily map to our own lives and turns conventional wisdom about getting into the best college you can on its head; I no longer regret going to a small, unknown school at which I could easily excel instead of getting lost at a more prestigious school.

What about Malcolm Gladwell’s performance did you like?

His voice is simultaneously passionate and soothing, and he plays it like a master. A Gladwell book without Gladwell's narration just wouldn't be the same.

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Life changing introduction to behavioral economics

Revisado: 09-01-12

Would you listen to Predictably Irrational again? Why?

I have listened to this book multiple times. It is so full of great information.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

Dan Ariely ties his personal experiences with his research to create a fascinating and compelling listen.

What does Simon Jones bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Simon Jones has a voice that is easy to listen to, but it is missing Dan Ariely's personality that comes across in his podcast and TED talks.

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I can't believe this has positive reviews.

Revisado: 09-01-12

This begins with what sound like some intriguing ideas that fall apart when he tries to support them with pseudo-scientific nonsense and conspiracy theories.

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Only complaint: Too short!

Revisado: 06-05-11

This book is interesting and funny. I'm constantly amused by the way Fey presents herself as just a normal, unattractive girl, and major accomplishments are almost treated as side-notes. I would just have liked it if this book had been fleshed-out more with the details of her rise to prominence in the entertainment industry.

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