Semi Finalist

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Mason sheds light on a little-explored topic: blunders, failure, and the lessons to be gleaned from such experiences. The author overturns familiar narratives surrounding mistakes and missteps, addressing the fact that we are taught to avoid failure at all costs. In addition, when we do fail, we aren't taught how to handle it properly or use it to our advantage. Mason handles the subject matter brilliantly, providing a thoroughly researched well-written book that is filled with many fantastic examples.

Prose: This author writes extremely well. His storytelling ability is exemplary and the stories are told by not using fluff just to fill space. Every sentence is meaningful and provides illuminating context. 

Originality: Mason not only tackles a unique concept, but does so in a manner that is thoroughly entertaining, instructive, and gratifying.

Character/Execution: Books devoted to achieving success are familiar. Mason's work underscores how the journey to achievement is often filled with errors and diversions. Readers will relish the resonant storytelling.

 

Date Submitted: October 05, 2023