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Really Accessible

Reviewed: 17-02-21

This is really clearly written and concise. I managed to follow even the more complex ideas quite easily given the way it was written.

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Essential read for everyone.

Reviewed: 19-04-20

This book contains so many insightful, powerful and unique contributions from amazing people. Everybody anywhere in the world should read it and let it give you guidance, confidence and knowledge to take on the world.

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thought-provoking, frightening and enlightening

Reviewed: 10-09-18

A book that covers so much of humanity, too much to remember but with some real shocking facts and intriguing patterns of our history. The last few chapters of this book really put the fundamentals of human power and emotion to the test and leave you questioning where we are heading. An essential read.

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Imaginative and intense allegories

Reviewed: 01-06-18

The Odyssey is the book that really stands out for me, having read it before I can say it is one of my favourite books. It contains unbridled imagination that really takes you to the ancient world, there are so many characters and so much happening that its difficult to keep track of sometimes but this gets easier when you read it again. Odysseus is a brave adventurer who you find yourself really becoming attached to, he is a flawed protagonist, but no more flawed than the many God's he comes into contact with on his journey home.
The Iliad contains even more characters (I think, it certainly feels like it) and this is one long exploration of part of the Trojan War. It really divulges into the rows between God's and how their pettiness drastically alters the fate of the mere mortals down on earth who're trying to navigate victory in battle. The book also explores the life and reputation of an ancient household name, Achilles: one of mythology's most compelling figures.
Homer (if he ever existed) is one of the most talented writers in history and I believe reading his work is a must.

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Insightful, warm and thought-provoking

Reviewed: 01-06-18

This book contained some great insight into Robert Webb's life, but, unlike most autobiographies it really offered a great look into his views on feminism, masculinity and friendship. The title itself suggests this book is going to be more than just a step-by-step story of his life.
Webb really takes on his own prejudices and prejudices he felt affected him, and affect many others, whilst being endearing, honest and funny.

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Vital book from a brave, inspirational author

Reviewed: 01-06-18

I really enjoyed this book, the information that Reni gets across is so important and she unapologetically dismantles common assumptions and social norms.
I was already aware of some of the issues raised by the author and the ones I wasn't aware of made me shocked and sad that I wasn't previously aware of them. Reni adopts quite a blunt, debatably accusational approach, which I think is completely justified. In the book she references people who feel angered or accused by her words, and perfectly analyses why that is. I think as a culture, Britain has tried its best to forget the very recent negative past (and in parts gruesome present), Reni highlights how so many of the issues in our recent past have caused chain reactions on today, as well as the phenomenon that is pretending everything is fine if we don't talk about it. A sentence from another book that perfectly sums up this one is from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in her book 'Americanah' : 'If you ask a white person if racism still exists they tend to say no, but ask a person of colour and the answer would be very different'

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Intriguing, unique and beautifully written

Reviewed: 19-03-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I have already told my family and friends about the book, it's a great sci-fi premise but with such relatable attributes.

What other book might you compare All Our Wrong Todays to, and why?

It is pretty original so cannot think of a fair comparison

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book is a very 'real' illustration of the protagonist's life, it contains sadness and joy, just as any life would have, but as it is written by a talented writer in Elan Mastai, those moments are articulated very well

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