Daniel Harmon

At first glance, I wasn't 100% sure what I was getting with this book. It's just a bunch of lists, written along pretty broad themes, for about 300 pages, and I thought it'd get tiring. But really, the net cast by the author is so broad, and the writing so clear and engaged with the various topics, that it never really got old! Beyond that, I also learned of a lot of different things that I hadn't heard of before, in terms of books, movies, music, and more, that I've enjoyed afterwards. I've gotten this as a present for a couple of people, and I really think it's worth giving a try. Probably best not to sit down and read all at once, especially if you want to try looking at some of the things on the lists you're reading through, but it's good enough you'll get through it eventually!… (mehr)

I started off not liking this book because it wasn't what I expected. I thought I was getting a book of light-hearted top ten lists. Instead, I got lists that were more thoughtful with reviews for each entry. Once I got past my initial frustration, I mostly enjoyed it. The format was good and the writing has clarity. For the most part, I liked reading it though at times it got too dry or snarky. I went through the book with highlighter in hand for books, movies and such to search out later. One marker of success for this book is the amount of highlighting I did!… (mehr)

This is a great book for anyone who loves lists and pop culture. What I liked most about it was that there were plenty of lists of things that may have seemed to be a little on the obscure side. Some of the lists are great as conversation starters and could lead to some interesting debates. It's a book that one can easily dip in and out of at any time. There were times when I found myself at odds with the author's ideas and choices, which isn't really a bad thing, because I'm sure that he wouldn't agree with all of my choices. I also discovered some new books and movies that I want to explore now, as some of the lists have piqued my interest. It's a great book to leave lying on the coffee table and a few of my friends have already shown some interest in it.… (mehr)