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helloaprilhan's review against another edition
5.0
Takeaways:
1. Lennon thought Elvis was fat.
2. Newton punched his sister.
3. Marilyn Monroe dreamed of f*cking Einstein.
I especially loved:
1. Anton Chekhov's Qualities of Civilised People
2. Victor Lustig's Commandments for Con Men
An overall fun and educational read.
1. Lennon thought Elvis was fat.
2. Newton punched his sister.
3. Marilyn Monroe dreamed of f*cking Einstein.
I especially loved:
1. Anton Chekhov's Qualities of Civilised People
2. Victor Lustig's Commandments for Con Men
An overall fun and educational read.
leasummer's review against another edition
3.0
Coffee table type book making it a bit hard to actually read. Enjoys pursing through the lists and finding those that interested me. A very eclectic mix of lists, which was fun.
kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition
4.0
Another fantastic collection from Shaun Usher (see also "Letters of Note"). You'll be bugging your family members with "Listen to this!..."
kice7788's review against another edition
5.0
This was seriously one of the best coffee table books I have ever read! I loved this! It has a whole bunch of lists and notes from history times! I have never been a huge history fan but this makes it come to life. It was awesome seeing the own writing of some of the old greats!
If you just want a book that won't take long to read and is really interesting - Pick this book up asap! It is a little expensive but totally worth the money!!
If you just want a book that won't take long to read and is really interesting - Pick this book up asap! It is a little expensive but totally worth the money!!
snoutling's review against another edition
3.0
Some fascinating and amusing snippets in here, but unfortunately very male-centric. Less than one fifth of the lists are by women.
One particular list stood out - Gandhi's list/letter to his grandson in 1947: "the seven blunders that human society commits, and that cause all the violence...
Wealth without work.
Pleasure without conscience.
Knowledge without character.
Commerce without morality.
Science without humanity.
Worship without sacrifice.
Politics without principles."
One particular list stood out - Gandhi's list/letter to his grandson in 1947: "the seven blunders that human society commits, and that cause all the violence...
Wealth without work.
Pleasure without conscience.
Knowledge without character.
Commerce without morality.
Science without humanity.
Worship without sacrifice.
Politics without principles."
guvenator's review against another edition
5.0
Just the most gorgeous, fascinating book I've come across after it's predecessor, Letters of Note. Really worth a read.
mspris's review against another edition
5.0
The premise of what this book is intrigued me, so I had to check it out when I heard about it. And I was not disappointed. The list-maker that I am absolutely found it fascinating and inspiring. I recommend everyone check out this book, for the history lessons it includes.
devon_marie's review against another edition
5.0
A great little gem. There is a plethora of list types featured, touching on being funny, poignant, sad, and reflective. Vonnegut's contract with his wife is particularly enjoyable.
graventy's review against another edition
4.0
The original (Letters of Note) was better, but Lists of Note was still really interesting, though it wandered from the main criteria a little bit. The book is a collection of lists of things with historical or noteworthy importance, with lists from all sorts of famous people. Neat.