Pete Franklin – Google

Tipping Point is a worse read than Outliers and a better read than Blink. Outliers is viewed more favorably and is tangible since most people have heard of The Beatles and Bill Gates. Blink was a waste of recycled paper and ink. I like Gladwell as a person and enjoy his YouTube content with Joe Rogan, but most of his books kinda suck as he typically fails to make a tangible point. I don't need non-fiction to tell me to look to the sky and say, "Look, pretty stars".

Gladwell's Talking To Strangers was well written, as always, but does not connect and is not compelling. His other reads: Outliers was outstanding, Tipping Point was fine, Blink was inane. This wasn't inane, but I cannot make an argument for reading it. He has sufficient content on YouTube, so just go there. For as intelligent as he is and as well as he writes, Gladwell really struggles to make a point. Is that ironic? Years ago when I was done reading Blink, I recall saying "Well that was a complete waste of time". Kinda the same here. Go for a walk instead, a really long walk.

I binge watched all 5 seasons and couldn't put it down. Because it's CW and most characters are young and I really needed something to watch, I gave latitude and tried not to be too critical of character inconsistencies. But on reflection, I give The 100 very high marks for creativity, plot, emotional attachment, development, flashbacks, etc. I truly enjoyed watching and cannot wait for season 6. Few criticisms if any - little too much torture as a plot device, too much constant plight and struggle, almost zero happy times. I really miss the Clarke / Lexa relationship, but it's ok. Fondness in absence I guess. Alycia Debnam-Carey as Lexa was exceptional.