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I find this book seemingly parallel to Outliers, one of Gladwell's other books. Though I have not finished this book yet, I find that it presents similar themes. One such theme is that of how disadvantages can be turned into advantages, but not easily. As phrased by Gladwell on page 25, "What does it take to be that person who doesn't accept the conventional order of things as a given-like David?" Throughout the chapter he goes to explain such components. He explains that one with proper attitude and effort must be desperate enough in order to achieve. It is these similar ideas presented in Outliers that make me draw such a conclusion...
ReplyDeleteI agree with Levi on his opinion of "David and Goliath" being similar to "The Outliers;" Malcolm Gladwell uses very similar (almost identical) writing styles for the two works of his. I really like how he summarizes each of the smaller points he makes in "David and Goliath" at the end of each chapter, almost as if each chapter is its own essay. This makes Gladwell's points easier to comprehend, which makes it all the more enjoyable to read.
ReplyDeleteUpon completing the book, I found "David and Goliath" to be a very mind-twisting and encouraging read. The persuasion that Malcolm Gladwell has in getting readers to think differently is very uplifting, as he makes it seem like there are numerous ways to defy odds in this world."David and Goliath" is certainly a book I would recommend to others.
ReplyDeleteI certainly agree with True. Like Outliers, I greatly enjoyed this book. Malcolm Gladwell presents his claims and corresponding evidence in a way that makes sense to the reader. He takes a different approach in his writing that is appealing. The book's overall structure makes the writing flow smoothly and actually keeps the reader going. It is all these things as well as Gladwell's profound ideas of how the world works that makes this a Grade A book for me.
ReplyDelete(I apologize for this late entry, I was not sure if we were to do a post on the book as a whole)
I agree with Levi and True, David and Goliath is so similar to Outliers. I enjoyed this book a little more than Outliers though because there seemed to be more summarization and that seems to be key in enjoying a Gladwell book. The points of conversation in David and Goliath were also a little more interesting/relatable and maybe that's why I liked it more. The only problem I ever have with his books is you always need to take time to process this whole other side of the world that Gladwell has shown you.
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