Review by moowshiri -- Winners and Losers in words and c...

[moowshiri]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Winners and Losers in words and cartoons" by Arthur Hartz.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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In the world today, everyone seems to be in a hurry to outshine each other. Whoever succeeds in transcending the other becomes the winner, while the transcended one becomes the loser. We live in a society whereby winning is highly emphasized while losing is looked down upon much. However, in a competition, there can always be only one winner. So what happens to the losers who form a good majority of us? Winners and Losers in words and cartoons by Arthur Hartz explains some of the ideologies used in winning. It also illustrates the importance of mutual respect among both the defeated and the undefeated since none would exist without the other.

The author’s extensive use of cartoons in his work was very appealing to me. We all loved or still love watching cartoons on Television. They have a unique way of expressing specific thoughts that are hard to express in words. I also found the book very captivating since the cartoons made it a lot easier for me to identify with some of the ideas discussed.

The inclusivity of famous quotes from various notable figures of interest was something I admired. I was not only left enlightened but also inspired by quite a good number of them. The book is also very rich in knowledge and facts. For instance, I got to learn a lot about the psychology of the human mind.

I loved the fact that Arthur has widely employed the art of sarcasm throughout the book. It sensitized me on several issues, especially on those that involve the exploitation of people. It is also concise, having only seventy-three locations. Therefore, it is a perfect read for those who have a hate for lengthy books.

The book was well-edited, as I never found any errors in grammar. It was thus a very welcoming and smooth read for me since nobody enjoys reading a book that has errors strewn all over. It also doesn’t have any instances of profane language use. I also never stumbled upon any erotic scenes making it a safe read for the kids. There is also no form of religious bias, making it conducive for everyone. However, there is one point where Hartz has referred to Jacob and Esau’s blessing story from the Bible. Nevertheless, that didn’t promote or degrade any of the religious faiths.

I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is a very informative read that touches on some of the most sensitive issues that affect our day to day lives. If you have ever won or lost at any point in your life, then I recommend this book to you.

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Winners and Losers in words and cartoons
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[bookreviewmi1111]

I also rated this book 4 out of 4 stars. The illustrations were funny and the book was short (it has the perfect length for this type of book). Thank you for the review!

[moowshiri]

I also rated this book 4 out of 4 stars. The illustrations were funny and the book was short (it has the perfect length for this type of book). Thank you for the review!

I can't agree more. Thanks for stopping by.