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IRON JOHN: A Book About Men
Modern · Psychology, Nonfiction, Philosophy

IRON JOHN: A Book About Men

by Robert Bly
1990 · Nonfiction
28 Modern ★ 3.91 on Goodreads · 8K ratings
Reserve shelf

Is it worth reading?

#1 New York Times bestseller (11 weeks at #1). 3.91★ from 8K Goodreads ratings.

By the numbers

28Must-Read Score
  • Readers30 out of 100 · counts 40%+13
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%+0
  • Bestseller40 out of 100 · counts 32% (its stronger lane)+15
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 15%+0

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Bestseller

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Thought-provoking, Practical

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