The Sirens' CallThe Sirens' Call
What it's about
Chris Hayes, MSNBC host, examines how attention capitalism has turned our attention into the world's most valuable commodity, and how the constant pull on our minds has reshaped our politics and the fabric of society.
Why it's worth reading
It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's a sharp, timely look at life in the age of the smartphone.
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted WorldGood to know
It draws on history, philosophy and economics.
By the numbers
- Readers44 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller43 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.
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Quick answers
Is The Sirens' Call worth reading?
Yes. It reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,923 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 64.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Sirens' Call about?
Chris Hayes, MSNBC host, examines how attention capitalism has turned our attention into the world's most valuable commodity, and how the constant pull on our minds has reshaped our politics and the fabric of society.
How long does it take to read The Sirens' Call?
About 8 hours (320 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Sirens' Call?
If you liked it, try The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt or Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport.