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Some books are boring

 As I reader of non-fiction, some books are just pathetic to read. What makes a non fiction book pathetic?

1. They all look like they are written by the same person. There is a style to it. First it starts with describing what they wore, what they ate, a description, then a few words and then the deep insight (which is neither deep not insightful) 

2. They are basically rehashed versions of other (lots of) books. 

3. They are repackaged greatness. A set of people appreciate one another and write books cross referencing each other. Almost seems like a insider trading scam.

4. They become more about the author than the topic at hand. I recall a great book that I was a huge fan of and was looking forward to this authors second book and the second book was all about herself.  

5. They cash in on a trend (and I buy them). And very soon they are out dated. 

Thoughts as I finish a book with a great cover picture, but quite a pathetic one otherwise. This book somehow manages to write about being a rebel by rehashing all the points above and some cherrypicking and then some. 

PS: I did find a few good things in this book as well - but that leads to my next post. 

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