85 pages 2 hours read

Malcolm Gladwell

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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Malcolm Gladwell's Blink garners mixed reviews. Readers commend its engaging exploration of rapid cognition and decision-making, highlighting its accessible writing and thought-provoking anecdotes. However, some criticize its repetitive examples and a lack of depth in scientific analysis. Overall, Blink offers valuable insights but may leave detail-oriented readers wanting more.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Blink?

A reader who enjoys Blink by Malcolm Gladwell is likely fascinated by psychology, decision-making, and the science behind snap judgments. Fans of Daniel Kahneman’s Thinking, Fast and Slow or Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational will appreciate Gladwell’s engaging exploration of the subconscious mind and its influences.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1100L

Book Details

Genre
Self Help
Psychology
Philosophy
Topics
Science / Nature
Business / Economics
Sociology