🎨 december wrapup | crappy YA, picture books, & nonfiction 💼

TL;DR

This video is a book wrap-up for the month of December, featuring reviews and ratings of nonfiction career books and a disappointing fiction series.

Transcript

I hated that this love triangle evolved into a love square it makes no sense whatsoever because the main character is the blandest [ __ ] of them all hi so today I'm gonna show you guys all of the books I read in December last time I did my monthly wrap-up I had ended November by finishing shadow and bone by Leigh bardugo which was the first book o... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Nonfiction career books, such as "Managing Up" and "How to Not Always Be Working," offer valuable advice on working with managers and setting work-life boundaries.
• 🤔 "Thin Slices of Anxiety" lacks depth and substance compared to other illustration books.
• 🐢 The Grisha trilogy, specifically "Seige and Storm," is criticized for its slow plot, focus on trivial relationship issues, and uninteresting characters.
• 😮 "All the Light We Cannot See" impresses with its beautiful writing, engaging characters, and emotional impact.
• 🎅 "C-Prayer" is a poignant illustrated book about the Syrian refugee crisis, with potential for a more developed plot.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the main focus of "Managing Up" by Mary Abba J?

"Managing Up" focuses on providing advice on how to effectively work with managers and advance in one's career by adapting to different personality traits and collaborating with managers.

Q: How does "How to Not Always Be Working" by Marlee Grace address the issue of work-life balance?

Marlee Grace offers advice on setting boundaries between work and personal life, especially for individuals who find fulfillment in being productive. The book encourages self-care and taking breaks to avoid burnout.

Q: Why is "Seige and Storm" by Leigh Bardugo criticized in the video?

"Seige and Storm" is criticized for its slow plot, trivial focus on relationship issues, and uninteresting characters. The protagonist and the love square that develops are particularly disliked.

Q: Can you explain why "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr receives high praise?

"All the Light We Cannot See" is praised for its beautiful writing, well-developed characters, and emotional impact. The story follows a blind French girl and a German soldier during World War II, and it resonates with readers on a deep level.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The video begins with a review of "Managing Up" by Mary Abba J, a nonfiction book that provides advice on how to effectively work with managers and move up the corporate ladder.

• The second book discussed is "How to Not Always Be Working" by Marlee Grace, which offers advice on setting boundaries between work and personal life for workaholics.

• "Thin Slices of Anxiety" is reviewed as an illustration book discussing anxiety, but the content lacks substance.

• "Seige and Storm" by Leigh Bardugo, the second book in the Grisha trilogy, is heavily criticized for its slow plot and uninteresting characters.

• "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr receives high praise for its beautiful writing, engaging characters, and emotional impact.

• "C-Prayer" is an illustrated book about the Syrian refugee crisis, with poignant illustrations but lacking depth.