SuperFreakonomicsSuperFreakonomics
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What it's about
Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return to uncover the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, from charity and terrorism to prostitution and climate change, using data and wit.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 35 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It's the lively sequel to Freakonomics.
You'll love it if you liked
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Think Like a Freak
The Signal and the NoiseGood to know
Some of its conclusions have been criticized. It's short and lively.
By the numbers
- Readers30 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller58 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #67 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #103 of the 119 science and ideas books we rank
- #1067 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1977 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Practical
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Science and ideas booksTop 25 · 119 ranked
Self-help and business booksTop 25 · 85 ranked
Modern booksTop 25 · 1,573 ranked
Books of the 2000sTop 25 · 490 ranked
Fantasy booksTop 25 · 459 ranked
Mysteries and thrillersTop 25 · 555 ranked
Literary novelsTop 25 · 309 ranked
Memoirs and biographiesTop 25 · 290 rankedQuick answers
Is SuperFreakonomics worth reading?
Yes. It spent 35 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #1,977 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.1 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is SuperFreakonomics about?
Steven Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return to uncover the hidden side of even more controversial subjects, from charity and terrorism to prostitution and climate change, using data and wit.
How long does it take to read SuperFreakonomics?
About 7 hours (270 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after SuperFreakonomics?
If you liked it, try Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, Think Like a Freak by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner or The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver.