What the Dog SawWhat the Dog Saw
Score Modern
What it's about
Malcolm Gladwell gathers the best of his New Yorker writing, asking questions like what separates choking from panicking, why there are dozens of mustards but only one ketchup, and what football players can teach us about hiring teachers.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists.
You'll love it if you liked
Outliers: The Story of Success
Blink
The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big DifferenceGood to know
It's a collection of essays, so you can dip in anywhere.
By the numbers
- Readers17 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
- #78 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #114 of the 119 science and ideas books we rank
- #1358 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2566 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
Thought-provoking, Practical
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Is What the Dog Saw worth reading?
Yes. It spent 31 weeks on the New York Times bestseller lists. It ranks #2,566 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is What the Dog Saw about?
Malcolm Gladwell gathers the best of his New Yorker writing, asking questions like what separates choking from panicking, why there are dozens of mustards but only one ketchup, and what football players can teach us about hiring teachers.
How long does it take to read What the Dog Saw?
About 11 hours (444 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after What the Dog Saw?
If you liked it, try Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, Blink by Malcolm Gladwell or The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell.