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Sincerity: How A Moral Ideal Born Five Hundred Years Ago Inspired Religious Wars, Modern Art, Hipster Chic, And The Curious Notion That We All Have Something To Say (No Matter How Dull) (2012)

by R. Jay Magill Jr.(Favorite Author)

3.57 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0393080986 (ISBN13: 9780393080988)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

W. W. Norton & Company

review 1: This was an interesting read, but as other reviewers mentioned, it seemed a bit unfocused. I did find the topic engrossing and I liked that the chapters progressed in chronological order ( I hate when books that are following an idea or movement through history jump around). Recommended if you are at all interested in the subject of sincerity and how it has evolved over time, and if it still exists. I don't really agree with the last phase of the book regarding modern hipsters and the supposed death of that archetype several years ago. The mall is full of them, I see them every day.
review 2: Not quite as focused as it could have been. He mentioned a couple times that sincerity, aunthenticity, and honesty don't necessarily mean the same thing but there were at ... moreleast a few points where I felt like he was using them interchangeably. Still, it was an interesting book! It's kitchen-sink non-fiction; you find one concept and then use it as an excuse to go wandering about different interesting bits of history. I liked it! 3.5 stars less

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