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mafm22's review against another edition
3.0
Can't believe this is the only book I've finished so far this year. Surprised I bothered to finish it.
Not really very interesting - most of what it says seems to be common sense, backed up by good data and some not that interesting anecdotes. It seems to cover the topic fairly comprehensively.
Not really very interesting - most of what it says seems to be common sense, backed up by good data and some not that interesting anecdotes. It seems to cover the topic fairly comprehensively.
ghostisis's review against another edition
3.0
It's an elaborate explanation of a bunch of ideas that can be summarized on a one page diagram. Interesting examples are given to illustrate the points but I almost wish the author took more of a risk and discussed more about how non-high-monitoring individuals can genuinely become more relate-able and clickable. I suppose if one were to follow the "recipe" for what makes people click, then it would work but then how does one go from imitation to being genuine. It would also be nice if it discussed click-ability in more of a personal relationship context. It does touch upon it briefly but for the most part it focuses on how it applies to business and collaborative relationships. I feel that a discussion on personal friendly or romantic relationships would've made this book more worthwhile read, given that people everywhere are struggling so much to connect with each other.
scallywag316's review against another edition
3.0
Great listen! This book provided insight into why people click and how to foster those clicks.
andreazak's review against another edition
3.0
Brafman books are never particularly challenging to read or deep, but they offer a variety of anecdotes and studies that make the concepts and theoretical ideas easily digestible. You can also crank through such books in a just a few hours.
peteroneilljr's review against another edition
3.0
Short and simple book, explains what forges quick and lasting connections.
Spoilers
Proximity matters even if only a few feet.
The more adversity you face together the greater the connection.
The more you expose the more you connect
We connect with what is similar to us
Spoilers
Proximity matters even if only a few feet.
The more adversity you face together the greater the connection.
The more you expose the more you connect
We connect with what is similar to us
forbug's review against another edition
3.0
Being a sophomore in high school, I am no stranger to the "real world" where no fairytales exist and love at first sight is not commonplace, but after reading Click, I am beginning to change my perception on human relations. From the studies provided in the text, the Brafmans display the powerful connections that two people can have from one encounter. The vocabulary was relatively simple, but it made it easier to attain the message that both authors were trying to send. Although repetitive at parts, it entertained my relatively short attention span and made me very interested in the field of psychology. I would recommend this book to anyone with small amounts of spare time that is willing to learn for pleasure.
wellington299's review against another edition
3.0
The book tries to figure out why and/or how people "click". But something just didn't click. Many people describe this as a Gladwell-like book. Maybe more described a Gladwell-light book. Reading Gladwell, I feel like I'm onto something. Reading Brafman ... I feel like something is just beyond the corner of my eye.
I really do wish they spent more time on the hostage negotiator ... who I felt had the most fascinating story.
I do think the authors missed an important part of clicking .. the person(s) has to have the desire to click. My latest theory on connections between people ... friendships are when two people are searching for commonalities while non-friendships are when two people are seeking for differences between them. With any two people, there are lots of commonalities and differences. And it's really our choice which way to go.
It's more of a 3.5 star book.
spoerk's review against another edition
4.0
Quite interesting. I think everyone could learn something from this book. Especially if you work with people. Or talk to people. Or is a person.