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kjanie's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
While this is a very thought-provoking and in-depth book, the author’s ongoing inclination to interview people just so she can oppose and borderline-mock them is a bit distracting for me.
kimreads14's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
4.75
FYI if you’re looking for a straight answer to the question: “what’s the price of life?” This is not the book for you.
However, if you are willing to think about uncomfortable topics that, whether we like it or not, affect our lives (or death) then this is perfect.
Kleeman manages to ask (what’s some would say) unbearable questions and still stay respectful.
As you read this book Kleeman’s experiences become your own. From the cringe, almost unbearable, feeling you get when you start this book to a feeling of being more, if not comfortable, then acceptant of the thought exercise. She also manages to lighten up the atmosphere at times, which seriously facilitate the reading.
Brilliant piece of investigative journalism.
However, if you are willing to think about uncomfortable topics that, whether we like it or not, affect our lives (or death) then this is perfect.
Kleeman manages to ask (what’s some would say) unbearable questions and still stay respectful.
As you read this book Kleeman’s experiences become your own. From the cringe, almost unbearable, feeling you get when you start this book to a feeling of being more, if not comfortable, then acceptant of the thought exercise. She also manages to lighten up the atmosphere at times, which seriously facilitate the reading.
Brilliant piece of investigative journalism.
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