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| Author | Mark Manson |
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Everything is F*cked
By Mark Manson (2019)
What the internet says
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Overall reception: Mixed reception
Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson receives mixed reception online, with readers divided on whether it successfully builds upon his bestselling debut. The book holds a 3.72 average rating on Goodreads from over 100,000 ratings, indicating moderate appreciation but less enthusiasm than The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. Positive reviewers appreciate Manson's attempt to tackle deeper philosophical territory, drawing on Nietzsche, Kant, and Yuval Noah Harari to explore hope, human nature, and societal dysfunction. The Kirkus Reviews describes it as 'clever and accessibly conversational' with 'gritty humor and straightforward prose.' However, critics argue the book feels like a collection of disconnected blog posts rather than a cohesive work, with one Goodreads reviewer noting it 'oscillated between deplorable to somewhat academic' writing.
What readers loved
- Tackles deeper philosophical concepts including Nietzsche, Kant, and Stoicism in accessible language
- Introduces useful frameworks like the 'Consciousness Car' metaphor explaining Thinking Brain vs Feeling Brain
- Contains thought-provoking sections on hope, self-control, and the concept of amor fati (loving one's fate)
- Well-researched with academic endnotes and references to psychological research
- Maintains Manson's trademark wit and humor while addressing serious topics
- Offers valuable insights on accepting discomfort and pain as necessary for growth
- Challenges readers to reflect on their biases and beliefs about religion, politics, and human behavior
Common critiques
- Feels like disconnected essays or blog posts rather than a cohesive book with poor flow between chapters
- Heavily borrows from other authors (particularly Harari and Nietzsche) without sufficient original insight
- Oversimplifies complex philosophical and psychological concepts
- Writing style is condescending and patronizing at times, with forced slang like 'cray cray'
- Grossly oversimplifies mental health issues and makes problematic generalizations
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