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riviwriter's review against another edition
3.0
Short, average. 2.5 stars probably but I'm rounding up.
There was no real new information in this book. To be fair, I've read a lot of organizing/tidying/decluttering books, so I don't always find exciting new insights when I'm reading these books. Still, it felt really repetitive and standard, without even interesting writing styles.
It was presented in a short, digestable, compact way, which might be good, but it felt closer to an internet article or a podcast episode than an actual book. It wasn't fully a waste of my time, but I didn't really benefit from reading it (or at least, not more than any other organization manual I've read)
PS I may be bitter; I've read a lot of these books and my outcome is always mediocre at best. If you're giving me an organization guide, either come up with a new way to say it or a new style of presentation. Even if the information is all standard, I would at least like it presented in a unique way (this one was not)
There was no real new information in this book. To be fair, I've read a lot of organizing/tidying/decluttering books, so I don't always find exciting new insights when I'm reading these books. Still, it felt really repetitive and standard, without even interesting writing styles.
It was presented in a short, digestable, compact way, which might be good, but it felt closer to an internet article or a podcast episode than an actual book. It wasn't fully a waste of my time, but I didn't really benefit from reading it (or at least, not more than any other organization manual I've read)
PS I may be bitter; I've read a lot of these books and my outcome is always mediocre at best. If you're giving me an organization guide, either come up with a new way to say it or a new style of presentation. Even if the information is all standard, I would at least like it presented in a unique way (this one was not)
dottiebooks's review against another edition
4.0
An enjoyable read that was to the point and had plenty of quick-fire cleaning/organizing tips. I respect that Gretchen Rubin kept this a short read rather than bloating it with filler content only to fill a book. I will be listening again via headphones while cleaning.
katiegilley's review against another edition
5.0
This book was full of practical advice on decluttering and is one of the best that I've read in a while. I've been slowly decluttering for years and still found some inspiration and good ideas. Rubin does a great job of reminding us WHY decluttering helps and that it's going to look different for everyone.
grannysmith's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
2.0
Not the best book I've read on this topic. Seemed a little over-simplified.
valmeac's review against another edition
2.75
Meh, Threw around ideas for cleaning up. The life changing magic was not a system that works well for me, but was much more motivational in getting me to clean up.
handmaderiot's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a blog post about tidying, but in a book. Helpful tips.