Like many others, I can use good decluttering and downsizing advice, so I was attracted to the title and subtitle of this slim volume, and happy to read an ARC copy in exchange for my honest review. Unfortunately, the book didn’t provide much of value for me in the way of solutions. Also, the author (he/him) writes from a male perspective, which may be useful for male readers in the audience- but seemed a contradiction to the female-oriented cover illustration.

I've read many decluttering books in the past few years. This one is the only one that has made decluttering humourous! It is helpfull however and worth a read if you seriously want to reduce the clutter in your home with a bit of humor thrown in!

I really enjoyed this. It broke everything down easily, however it lacked... flavor... if that makes sense? I think it could have added a different tone or maybe it's just my own personal preference to have a different inflection when it comes to writing something like this. Nevertheless, there were some good noteworthy things in here that I will take with me.

A great and helpful read, full of useful help written in a practical, easy to understand and non-emotional way. As someone trying to clear stuff out this has been a great help

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is a well-organized book about the different categories of items you may need to declutter, such as clothing, books, appliances, etc. The author sounds frustrated, which is how I feel when it comes to dealing with all the junk I don't need. Weilert even suggests visiting a dump to see what happens with all that junk, and there are lists of how to get rid of your junk, including online sources. This isn't the most comprehensive book about decluttering I've seen, but it's practical and could be helpful for people trying to decide how to sort out their junk. And the most helpful advice in it: let your loved ones know that when you pass, you're okay with them getting rid of your junk. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

I have taught decluttering classes and I am fairly passionate about not buying too much, and not wasting money on renting storage. I have worked in thrift store, but that was at the beginning of the fast fashion epidemic. Now it is whole new thing.
I also like stuff so I get having too much stuff. I figure as long as it is useful and it makes you happy it is fine.

Anyway, so I have read all the books on decluttering I can get my hands on.

This did not work for me. It was probably the language. There seems to be a lot of anger in these words, as if the author is processing their own decluttering journey. There are lines about watching your old pet stuff be run over at the dump. Why? I just did not vibe with the language.

I agree that we don't need all the pet supplies and appliances and I agree about using things rather than keeping them only to have them. I do cleanouts daily. If i see something that I am not using it goes right into a donation bag. Trying to sell things is labor I m not willing to do.

I think this is a useful book for boomer men. They would probably love it.

I won’t be publicly reviewing this one since it’s not a book I could recommend. I read a lot of declutterring books and this was the least helpful I’ve ever read.

While the premise seemed promising, this book does not deliver. Though the author sets out trying to provide a guide for others to follow, the book is essentially one long essay talking about how his wife has too much stuff so he in turn does too.

Nothing earth shattering but reading books like this always inspires me to get rid of stuff. I’m pretty good at it too. I did get a few good ideas from this book.

Too Much Stuff! is a unique take on the modern-day conundrum of clutter and excess. The author dives headfirst into the absurdity of our materialistic culture, offering both humor and practical advice for decluttering our lives. From startling statistics to witty anecdotes, this book sheds light on the overwhelming presence of "stuff" in our lives and provides actionable steps for simplifying and reclaiming our spaces. As someone who has struggled with the urge to accumulate, I found the author’s insights both relatable and empowering. Too Much Stuff! is a great read for anyone looking to lighten their load and find freedom in a clutter-free existence.

Too Much Stuff! : The Art of Downsizing Without Losing Your Mind. This is a 'Vulcan Mind dump' of a book. Written in a conversational style and definitely more suited to the male audience. Many of the very specific categories will only be relevant to some people. It is more about talking about the problem rather than methods for tackling it. I found it all considered from the male perspective so not a book I would choose for myself. Maybe a good one for the blokes out there.

I tend to not read much nonfiction, unless it's something that really pertains to me. Growing up in a certified hoarder home, I struggle with having "too much" stuff.
I'm in a constant battle of holding on to things, being they hold sentimental value to me, but then also anxious because, "Am I becoming a hoarder?"
This book is refreshing, helpful, and comical.
I want to thank NetGalley and Platypus Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Hello, fellow clutter-haters! Are you drowning in stuff and feeling like there's no way out? Well, hold onto your hats because Chris Weilert is here to save the day with Too Much Stuff! This book is like a breath of fresh air in a world overrun by clutter and chaos. With humor as sharp as a freshly sharpened pencil and heart as big as your overflowing junk drawer, Weilert takes you on a wild ride through the ridiculousness of our obsession with stuff. From creepy porcelain dolls to mountains of unused clothes, he's seen it all and he's here to help you kick clutter to the curb. So grab a copy of Too Much Stuff! and get ready to reclaim your space, your sanity, and your freedom!

Aggressive, condescending, and distinctly unhelpful. This book reads like a middle aged man decided to write a rant about every item in his house - there is no practical discussion of how to go about decluttering either physically or mentally, and no recognition of the fact that it’s a process people who pick up this book might, you know, be seeking guidance with. Instead, it’s a list of items organised alphabetically (I made it through Animal Stuff, Antiques, Appliances, Art, and Baby Stuff before getting too frustrated to continue) where the author just says “this stuff is stupid, get rid of it” with some “hilarious” anecdotes about his own unused panini maker or his wife’s family photos. He seems to have no empathy for his own family and friends or anyone else’s in the way he talks about their interests as simply being junk. Perhaps this would be funny as a satire blog. As a decluttering book, I found it harsh, unfunny, and failing to read the room.

I'm not sure how to review this book. It feels like it can't decide whether it wants to be humor or self-help, and so it sits precariously balanced between the two, trying to fulfill both spaces and therefore not really succeeding at either. The author does do a nice job of communicating his own frustration in trying to dejunk, which can be helpful for someone who is feeling alone in this effort.
The book is broken into specific categories, with 1-2 pages on each. These are highly specific topics, like "Musical Instruments" or "Coins" or "Hand Tools" and then a bit of thought around how the author approaches his dejunking of that category. The challenge is that the text is generally more of a soft touch on the humorous reality around how much junk we all have in that category, and only a touch of advice on how to actually deal with it. It reads almost as a series of humorous blog posts on different junk categories that were then compiled into a book.
The thing that drew me to this book was the sub-title "The Art of Downsizing Without Losing Your Mind," and I found very little guidance on that topic in this book. That's why I don't feel I can rate it higher. To be fair, I have already read several titles on clutter management and downsizing, so I have high expectations of what a sub-title like that should deliver. For someone who has not read up on this topic before, they may find this short book to be a helpful way to dip their toe into the water. It may also be appreciated by people who just need a bit of a laugh on the topic.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing this eARC for unbiased review.

I think this was a great start for someone who is new to the idea of downsizing. It reads in a conversational and blog-like tone. it was broken down in a useful way.

I liked how this one was sorted into different categories. It made it easy to focus on one problem area or item at a time. I also like that a bunch of places were listed of how and where to dispose of things. But I didn’t really find it super helpful TBH. But maybe I already have done enough cleaning and decluttering in my life that this didn’t give me anything new. Overall, the book was well laid out and could be useful to someone who could use some guidance.