While a bit slow, it’s clear how this book sets the stage for later science fiction. The descriptions and language are vivid and compelling; I’d recommend this read to anyone looking for classic SciFi!
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John rated Rhythm of War: 5 stars

Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson (The Stormlight Archive, #4)
The Stormlight Archive saga continues in Rhythm of War, the eagerly awaited sequel to Brandon Sanderson's #1 New York …
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John reviewed Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
A longwinded telling of false win-wins the elite believe.
3 stars
Content warning Discusses the book as a whole
This is a fine exploration of some of the false win-win mentality for extractive technology, but I suspect this could've been effectively written as an article instead of a book and still been effective at getting the point across.
I believe they discuss a real and meaningful issue, I just don't know if they needed so many words to do so!
John commented on Winners Take All by Anand Giridharadas
The author follows a repetitious pattern of proving restating the point. The author lays out a philosophy of organizing that is all too familiar. I have peers and acquaintances that are stuck in Market World thinking, and I'm hopeful the end of the book offers some insight into how to guide folks away from that pattern of thinking