Caitlin’s review of Stumbling on Happiness > Likes and Comments

Caitlin: I agree that this book definitely deteriorated towards the end, but ended up giving it 4 stars, if only because the author can be very funny indeed, and I thought his examples interesting and well-chosen.

And yes, Dennett references are a definite plus.

I very much enjoyed your review, but am boycotting this new feature on goodreads, because I fail to see its point.

I agree with your reviews, especially about the unfulfilling treatment of fulfillment. I liked the book more than you (perhaps because a lot of its content was new to me) but I didn't like his thesis or his conclusions. I'm also not sure it provided any utility, but his assertions are interesting to think about.

I haven't yet read the book, but based on my impression from your review, I think it's good that the author doesn't sick his neck out to make absolute statements. It is nice if he gives you all the information and let's you draw your own conclusions. That said, I'll have to read the book and will update my comment one I get my hands on the book.

Your review is spot on and enjoyable.