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Summary: Do not purchase, have a snooze instead.
Review: Lewis write great books, but this is not one of them.Liar's Poker was a great read, even read it a second time last Christmas. However, this new one trades on his reputation far more than the content. Let's get to the point - it's boring.
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Summary: Perspective
Review: It is difficult to appreciate the full implications of a transitional time while one is in the midst of it. Michael Lewis does a good job of exploring the implications of how the internet has changed us and how societal power has shifted dramatically because of it. He does an excellent job of looking at specific examples and then backing up for a wide-lense take on the bigger picture. People who are looking for a better understanding of the rapidly changing technological life we are living and what it means for the future will benefit from reading this. To me one of his most important points has to do with how the contemporary world favors young people who are best suited to adapt to the technological changes and thrive in the resulting dynamic environment. Those of us who are middle aged will, upon reading this book, find ourselves with some serious thinking to do in terms of how we craft meaningful work lives.
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Summary: Very Interesting
Review: Very digestable non-fiction. Some theories are a little on the edge, but according to Lewis, that is the place you want to be. I would recommend this to anyone interested in marketing, technolgy and sales.
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Summary: You have to know his work
Review: I was rather disappointed with this book. The first few chapters were rather intresting. However, eventually it became slow and boring. Michael Lewis uses too much details that were uneccessary. His examples toward the end became dull. His use of words were dragging. It seems like the only reason this book was 236 pages was because the publishing company wouldn;t accept anything less. He filled the end with endless details and awful jokes. However, if you are familiar with Lewis' other writtings, this would seem like a more enjoyable.
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Summary: Quit while your ahead
Review: The book Next would of been an enjoyable read if the book was a hundred page shorter. This was the first time I had read any of Michael Lewis books, and with all the good reviews on it, I was highly disappointed by the end of the book. When I started the book, I was impress how he manage to interact with the teenagers he interviewed so well. He wrote about the teenagers smoothly and you really began to understand the position that their in. 200 pages later, he was still rambling on, writing lame jokes, and even poorer examples. I recommend that you get this from your local library, and not buy it. Read the fisrt hundred pages then return it for a better book.
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Summary: My Favorite Author
Review: I have never bothered to take the time to write a review, but I thought now would be appropriate. I first read the Michael Lewis book 'The New New Thing' and was blown away with his ability to tell a story. This prompted me to read 'Liars Poker' and now 'Next'. All three were great! I highly recommend these books.
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Summary: Provocative & Enjoyable
Review: Michael Lewis's humourous writing style and inspiring discussion about the impact of technology on various areas (financial market, human behavior, etc) makes this book very enjoyable. The last section regarding the impact of rapidly evolving technology is both philosophical and provocative.
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Summary: Profound and Compelling!
Review: Once I picked this up, I couldn't put it down. I came away with 2 profound thougths. Firstly, the story of Jonathan Leder really changed my paradigm thinking about the role of capital markets, and how the internet has transformed the efficient market hypothesis. Secondly, the role of technology and it's social underpinnings may never be completely understood, but it is nevertheless already transforming our society in profound ways. Of profound change will be on today's youth. Your children and mine. An excellent read, insightful stories, not so much about technology but rather the social and behavioral implications. This book has changed my way of thinking in a paradigm sort of way!
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Summary: The rudeness of Mr.Lewis.
Review: I really did enjoyed this book.
But am a little disturbed about how he insults all the parents of the kids he interviews. If somebody invites you to thier house to answer your questions and help you out, I don't think you should thank them by insulting them in your book. And his insults were non-stop.
I guess it's just a reflection of Mr.Lewis' thinking.
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Summary: ponder a bit
Review: Ramifications of technology...some interesting anecdotes...well written in Lewis' style that makes the read fast, easy and fun. This isn't as good a read as his prior work, but, it is still worth the investment of time and money.
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