Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

4 reviews

scotttwx's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A great book but dense at times. Difficult to read large portions in one sitting.
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irwinw41's review against another edition

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challenging relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a long and challenging read. I think part of the reason people speak so highly of this book is the same reason people display trophies. There is a sense of triumph when you have conquered this text. Every piece of this book is necessary for the whole premise to be fleshed out. So much of what initially feels like filler turns out to be critical to understanding the writers ideas. 
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nixxer's review against another edition

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challenging informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

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kers_tin's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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