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stanley_nolan_blog's review against another edition
3.0
This book is the equivalent of the half-drawn horse meme, where the back of the horse is beautifully drawn and the head resembles a stenciled potato. The first half of this book flows nicely because it's interesting and written as a thriller in the sense that a timely struggle is at play between Jobs and his ambitions. But around the middle, or right after the NeXT stuff and his return to Apple, the story completely fizzles. Once Jobs made his triumphant return, Isaacson went into autopilot. One can even read this in the final chapters: each paragraph is just a half-hearted summary of events.
There's also a serious problem regarding Jobs's infamous reality distortion field, which compromised the entire narrative. Jobs clearly took in Isaacson and turned him into another sycophant that failed to seriously criticize Jobs. Yes he showed how Jobs was an asshole and that he abandoned his first-born, but oftentimes runs cover for this attitude and defends Jobs much more often, as any hagiography would do.
With a straight face Isaacson genuinely believes Jobs was more interested in making perfect products than making money. Is his behavior regarding stock options, as well as having a personal jet and planning to build a massive yacht, really that of a person disinterested in money? Also the omission regarding the horrific Apple factories in China is striking. If Jobs wasn't interested in the money and really cared about where his products are manufactured, then why not try to mend a situation in which suicide nets are necessary. Or better yet, why not just pay more for more expensive American workers? They had the money because they controlled the industry.
There's also a serious problem regarding Jobs's infamous reality distortion field, which compromised the entire narrative. Jobs clearly took in Isaacson and turned him into another sycophant that failed to seriously criticize Jobs. Yes he showed how Jobs was an asshole and that he abandoned his first-born, but oftentimes runs cover for this attitude and defends Jobs much more often, as any hagiography would do.
With a straight face Isaacson genuinely believes Jobs was more interested in making perfect products than making money. Is his behavior regarding stock options, as well as having a personal jet and planning to build a massive yacht, really that of a person disinterested in money? Also the omission regarding the horrific Apple factories in China is striking. If Jobs wasn't interested in the money and really cared about where his products are manufactured, then why not try to mend a situation in which suicide nets are necessary. Or better yet, why not just pay more for more expensive American workers? They had the money because they controlled the industry.
simplysuvi's review against another edition
5.0
Walter Isaacson's ‘Steve Jobs’ offers a captivating insight into the life and mind of one of the most iconic innovators of our time. As a long-time admirer of Apple, I found this book to be a riveting exploration of how much Steve Jobs' unique personality shaped the company into what it is today. His relentless pursuit of excellence, intense focus on detail, and unwavering dedication to creating revolutionary products resonated deeply with me. Isaacson masterfully portrays Jobs’ determination and passion, allowing readers to vicariously experience the intensity with which he approached his life's work. A truly inspiring read for any Apple enthusiast!
martinlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Helt okej biografi. Nu är det säkert nån som tycker att hur fan kan du påstå det - Jobs var ju en enastående människa? Förvisso - men jag har läst betydligt bättre biografier än denna.
cristina_02's review against another edition
5.0
Impossible not to slightly tear up at the end. What a wonderfully crafted biography! There is much I did not know about Steve Jobs, who will now serve as both an inspiration and a cautionary tale of pursuing innovation at all costs.
blmediabrew's review against another edition
4.0
Looking "inside the kimono" isn't always pretty. Hard to like the story of a man who treats people the way he did. Still, if one equates him to a drill sergeant who is purposeful in his behavior in order to protect his troops and win the war, then maybe there are redeeming qualities beyond the successful products he helped to create, including the one I'm typing on now.
kauther's review against another edition
5.0
I think the book is very well written; it is engaging to a great degree, and it portrays Steve's life, work, and character authentically. Steve's character, in particular, is very interesting and intriguing. I would have loved the book even if it only showed his character and left out other aspects of his life.