Way too USian. If you want to give tons of descriptions of the dimensions of things, maybe don't use imperial units. The book also assumes you are familiar with the geography of NY and the US. These two things make it a tiring read. Might be fine as an audiobook.
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Abstract Reader reviewed Survival of the Richest by Douglas Rushkoff
Named One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2022 by Kirkus and Literary Hub
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4 stars
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Survival of the Richest by Douglas Rushkoff
Named One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2022 by Kirkus and Literary Hub
The tech elite have a plan …