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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson, Mark Manson
16 reviews
cynic_rising's review against another edition
Author spent too much time complaining about past relationships, touting misogynistic viewpoints, and talking about jizz. This seemed more about overcompensating for his past than anything else. The first book I've ever DNF'd.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
lcenya's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
Despite the title I feel like fuck was used too much. It kind of felt like he was trying to fill out the pages. It’s also hard to read this book as a woman because there’s always some allusion to touching one inappropriately. Solid advice but it’s very clear that the author only had men in mind
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, and Sexism
melcsim's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.25
There weren't many new things, the writing style also did not fit my taste. There was one good quote in it though....
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship
It has too many times the f word in it.aaronmarkey's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I don't know how to rate self-help books, so I'm going to skip the stars.
It's quite good, much better than I'd expect from books of this genre. It's a really simple message of self-responsibility, respect, and managing the aspects of life you care about. Frankly, it's a really great, eye-opening book for a specific audience. I won't say anything in it is novel. But it does take aspects of various ancient philosophy and makes it approachable for a modern audience. A quick read and highly impactful in its messaging.
Recommend, even for people skeptical of self-help stuff. The author is/was(?) a self-help PUA type of person, so the content is suburban white dude coded -- very much hit or miss for readers.
It's quite good, much better than I'd expect from books of this genre. It's a really simple message of self-responsibility, respect, and managing the aspects of life you care about. Frankly, it's a really great, eye-opening book for a specific audience. I won't say anything in it is novel. But it does take aspects of various ancient philosophy and makes it approachable for a modern audience. A quick read and highly impactful in its messaging.
Recommend, even for people skeptical of self-help stuff. The author is/was(?) a self-help PUA type of person, so the content is suburban white dude coded -- very much hit or miss for readers.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
asparagushead's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.0
Some very tiny nuggets of wisdom among hours of broscience bullshit, transphobia, and sexism.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism and Transphobia
flavicou's review against another edition
2.25
This book is so man. (I mean that as an insult)
Forced myself to finished it. Took me months to read. Author is lowkey sexist and full of himself. The amount of times he mentions all the women he’s had sex with is absurd. Also some weird transphobic (man in tights) and homophobic comments (dreaming about your friend and you in a hot tub with the comment of that being weird)
I can understand how men would eat this shit up and not realise the disappointment this book is. It is also wayyyy too long. Also it is evident the author gives very many fucks about appealing to his heavily male audience.
It’s telling you a lot of things you already know with a couple nice phrases here and there.
Forced myself to finished it. Took me months to read. Author is lowkey sexist and full of himself. The amount of times he mentions all the women he’s had sex with is absurd. Also some weird transphobic (man in tights) and homophobic comments (dreaming about your friend and you in a hot tub with the comment of that being weird)
I can understand how men would eat this shit up and not realise the disappointment this book is. It is also wayyyy too long. Also it is evident the author gives very many fucks about appealing to his heavily male audience.
It’s telling you a lot of things you already know with a couple nice phrases here and there.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
battlecactus's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
If you’re easily offended by anything, I think you should read a different book. This read is bold, direct and uses language most people nowadays can’t handle. If you have a bit of distance to yourself and are open minded enough to read something that you might find uncomfortable, you’ll find an excellent book that makes you think and lets you see a different perspective on some things.
I do not agree with everything that’s written in this book. There are certain things I really was surprised by. Still, it’s probably one of the best books I’ve ever read in this category and I wish I’ve read it earlier in my life.
I do not agree with everything that’s written in this book. There are certain things I really was surprised by. Still, it’s probably one of the best books I’ve ever read in this category and I wish I’ve read it earlier in my life.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexism, and Alcohol
Harsh language, in-your-face, difficult topicslovesbug787's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
It is somewhat repetitive but gets the point across. Gives a lot of good information
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Body shaming, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and War
Talks about a lot of uncomfortable or unfortunate situations as examples for ways to change life. They are brief for the most part but are covered and may be unsuitable for some peoplemiratrix's review against another edition
slow-paced
1.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Cursing, Sexism, and Sexual content
lilja_aliza's review against another edition
The idea wasnt too Bad but He is just explaining the same thing over and over again. You could literally write the same thing in 1 Page and It would Contain the exact same Information. Besides, the author makes sexist comments anywhere possible and also Sees himself as the greatest man on earth. This book is honestly just garbage
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism