A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

It’s all about how we understand what other people are thinking—and how we think about what they think we’re thinking. Sounds tricky, right? But Pinker makes it super interesting and easy to follow. I did t realize how understanding this affects everything from money and power to everyday life.

If you’ve enjoyed Steven Pinker’s other books, like The Sense of Style or The Stuff of Thought, you’re going to love this one. He’s amazing at teaching about language and how we communicate, and this book takes it to a whole new level. It’s packed with cool examples, like why we blush or laugh, and how we use signals to connect with others. You’ll start noticing these things everywhere once you read it. It’s a fun and eye-opening book that’ll make you see the world in a totally new way!

To be fair, I only made it through two chapters. I read Pinker's "The Language Instinct" a long time ago and liked it a lot. This book was very difficult going -- muddy, confusing, and to me felt like he was having trouble defining what felt like a pretty basic concept. I lost interest. It could very well be that I'm just not up to the task, so your mileage may vary!

A fascinating exploration of thinking and common knowledge. It is a dense read but the author deftly incorporates anecdotes, illustrations, and humor to help convey his points. If you enjoy thinking about thinking, and you wonder why people are so often unable to clearly communicate their thoughts, give this a read!

Thank you to Scribner and NetGalley for the opportunity to read a copy.