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smuds2's review against another edition
3.0
UNFINISHED
REVIEW RATING SYSTEM - [ 1 = FELT DECEIVED, 2 = NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IN A BAD WAY BUT WASN'T A WASTE OF TIME, 3 = WHAT I EXPECTED FELT LIKE MY TIME WAS USED AS EXPECTED, 4 = PLEASANTLY SURPRISED, 5 = THINKING ABOUT IT MONTHS LATER ]
RULES : (1) can not give anything a 5 outright, must either be a re-read or a update to score, (2) can not give incremental ratings, except for 4.75 which is functionally a "revisit in case it is actually a 5", (3) I should always end with a "this leads me to think" of 2-3 ideas this book roused in me.
REVIEW RATING SYSTEM - [ 1 = FELT DECEIVED, 2 = NOT WHAT I EXPECTED IN A BAD WAY BUT WASN'T A WASTE OF TIME, 3 = WHAT I EXPECTED FELT LIKE MY TIME WAS USED AS EXPECTED, 4 = PLEASANTLY SURPRISED, 5 = THINKING ABOUT IT MONTHS LATER ]
RULES : (1) can not give anything a 5 outright, must either be a re-read or a update to score, (2) can not give incremental ratings, except for 4.75 which is functionally a "revisit in case it is actually a 5", (3) I should always end with a "this leads me to think" of 2-3 ideas this book roused in me.
ciarankennedy's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most cogently argued books I’ve read. Despite being written in a short and accessible manor, the book covered a breadth of topics and ideas.
spacejamcam's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
As an anti-capitalist, this book is very disappointing. He litterally argues against revolution and places political/economic reform as a solution. Reform is a necessary precurssor for revolution, but he does not even entertain the idea of a revolution in the U.S. Does a good eduaction of the ills of capitalism, but ultimately fails in effectively arming the reader with the actual tools necessary to be an anti-capitalist.
Also, lacks a feminist or racial understanding of capitalism.
Also, lacks a feminist or racial understanding of capitalism.
tahlia1234's review against another edition
3.5
This was a great introduction to ideas about how we can end capitalism and work towards an economic system that achieves great social and economic equality. Some of the ideas were repetitive throughout the book, but I’m sure that was to help ensure the understanding of key concepts throughout. I think this is a great book to pickup if you want to get an introduction to socialist ideas and the pitfalls of capitalism.
red_lemon_diary's review against another edition
4.0
Many on the left are often more clear on what they disagree with rather than what they actually want. Well, what you want is democratic socialism people. A really well argued book worth your time if you care about changing the world for the better.
reads_ellen's review against another edition
4.0
A must read for those on the left of the political spectrum, caught between the weaknesses of Marxism and ambivalence towards the political centre ground. Wright explains in very logical terms how more egalitarian societies could look without the upheaval of a revolution to overthrow capitalism.