Think Like a FreakThink Like a Freak
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What it's about
The authors of Freakonomics offer a guide to thinking more creatively and rationally: how to ask better questions, admit what you don't know, look for root causes, and why quitting can be smart.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 42 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
SuperFreakonomics
Thinking, Fast and SlowGood to know
It's short and practical, more advice than the earlier books.
By the numbers
- Readers27 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller53 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
- #72 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #108 of the 119 science and ideas books we rank
- #1159 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #2141 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Practical
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Is Think Like a Freak worth reading?
Yes. It spent 42 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,141 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 62.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Think Like a Freak about?
The authors of Freakonomics offer a guide to thinking more creatively and rationally: how to ask better questions, admit what you don't know, look for root causes, and why quitting can be smart.
How long does it take to read Think Like a Freak?
About 6 hours (246 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Think Like a Freak?
If you liked it, try Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, SuperFreakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner or Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.