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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados
The Handmaid's Tale
Open Source
Marcus Aurelius
Stoicism
The Cathedral and the Bazaar
Open Source Movement
Margaret Atwood
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Death
Dystopian Literature
Feminism
Totalitarianism
Moral Dilemmas In War
Philosophy
Hedge Funds
Socialism
Meditations
Closed Source
Lila: an Inquiry Into Morals
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Hey we are the Mere Mortals and we review books of all genres/styles but with an emphasis on those that have stood the test of time (the 'classics' if you will). Join us on Weekly live episode on Thurs 11am AEST (Thurs 1am UTC+0) plus bonus episodes from my cohost Juan.

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Juan
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Great reviews

    I have “A Farewell to Arms” sitting on my bookshelf right now and listening to Kyrin talk about it clarified my decision as to whether I should actually pick it up. These reviews are great. The Aussie accent certainly doesn’t hurt!

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    5
    aliciakenworthy
    United States5 years ago
  • Check here first

    I love reading. But there are only so many hours in the day, and I can't read everything that has ever been published. MM is doing a great job of reviewing the books which are actually worth reading.

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    5
    Sixty-niner
    Australia5 years ago
  • The quickie I always wanted!

    First and foremost, Kyrin and Juan have a knack for making book reviews exciting and fun, something I would’ve never thought to be so entertaining.

    As a light reader, it’s hard to come across a good book or recommendation when the options are endless. However, the way this is put together takes me on a short journey without giving away the context of the literature.

    Keep it coming boys! This flesh ape is waiting for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aguirre_edd
    United States5 years ago
  • Practical and entertatining.

    Hats off to the Mere Mortals, taking the time to review some great books and share concepts within them, providing key takeaways and doing it while being entertaining.

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    5
    shaun_coop
    Australia5 years ago
  • Diverse and Insightful!

    Great stuff from Mere Mortals with this book review podcast series. They touch on a real wide array of books and give some excellent insight and takeaways. Definitely one to get stuck into even if you aren’t a huge bibliophile

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Semiconductors Shape The World | Chip War (Chris Miller) BOOK REVIEW
Q: Does the book overstate the US decline?
I don't think so. He had some sections in here where he was talking about, you know, the actual percentages.
Semiconductors Shape The World | Chip War (Chris Miller) BOOK REVIEW
Q: Does it read like a spy novel?
Absolutely not. It is much drier than that.
Does Australia Deserve It's Prosperity? | The Lucky Country (Donald Horne) BOOK REVIEW
Q: Do the leaders of a country determine its fate?
In Australia, it's more that leaders are an indication of the sentiment of what perhaps people as a whole are feeling and that they don't really determine its fate.
God Grant Me My Independence | Common Sense (Thomas Paine) BOOK REVIEW
Q: Do you feel like Paine was biased in that view?
Kyrin suggests that while Paine had a bias based on his experiences in England, many people agreed with Paine's viewpoint, contributing to the American Revolution.

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A lively book-review show focused on classics and notable reads, delivered with humor, practical takeaways, and a strong sense of personality. Hosts juggle rigorous discussion with entertaining storytelling, using personal anecdotes and examples to connect themes to real life. The format leans into clear takeaways rather than dry summaries, and recent episodes span a wide range of titles—from timeless novels to influential non-fiction—while maintaining a consistent, engaging cadence. A standout aspect is the duo's dynamic and playful presentation, including enthusiastic banter and distinctive accents that regular listeners seem to enjoy. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful analysis blended with accessible, high-energy delivery, making... more

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