Badreads

11 hours ago

Author shares tactics for persuading people, but they may lead to disingenuous behavior.
Working less can lead to getting more done, capturing 80% of a book's benefit.
Some classics like 'Ethan Frome' may not hold up, with outdated love stories and tragedies.
Optimizing less and focusing on what's important is key; no need for a full book on the topic.
Poorly-written books can still receive high ratings, with unreadable prose and predictable YA plots.
'Yellowface' addresses bullying, with the main character both a victim and perpetrator.
Airport bookstore favorites often contain broad generalizations and an overconfident tone.
Books with clumsy sentences and hackneyed plots can evade criticism due to author credentials.
'Dark academia' fantasy novels can miss interesting points and end up mediocre.

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