David Griver

This wasn't amazing in the conventional sense. I was however amazed by just how much this story managed to freak me out. The Metamorphosis made me feel a very unique mixture of horror, disgust and sadness.

I almost rated it 4 stars because at times I found it three-quarters-baked, a bit over-general, and not entirely convincing. But taking into account the enormous scope and ambition of the book, which is actually quite awe-inspiring, I've decided to go for 5. The central thesis is both fascinating and has far reaching implications. It's a bit of a slog at times, but worth it!

This is so thick with references I honestly didn't understand about half of it, but I'll give 4 stars for the parts that I did understand

Many of the ideas are nothing new (to me), and I think Cain uses both anecdotes and research in a simplistic way that mainly serves to support her message of empowerment for introverts. However I do find her writing style to be engaging, comforting and inspiring. 4/5 stars - If I treat this book as an editorial on culture intended to empower people, as opposed to a fair exposition of the psycholgical research on introversion and personality in general.

Not great, not terrible