The Scent of Time: A Philosophical Essay on the Art of Lingering

The written was a little complex at first but is very insightfulTotally worth it, will definitely check out more books from this author and the quoted ones mentioned along the book

...do yourself a favor

This is essentially a book about the late Heidegger. To that end, it’s great. Though I do think Han’s reading of Arendt is a bit unfair (hence the removal of a star).

The author read my anxiety and gave me philosophical therapy. Worth the price of his book.

Frankly disappointed. I had high expectations at the beginning, but as I went along they faded away.The writing is extremely convoluted (even though I studied philosophy) and there is no clear thread running through the text. It has sparks of genius at times but that is not enough to sustain the reading and develop the argument. Very repetitive, the author goes back and forth all the time on the same ideas, without offering new and attractive perspectives. Even if one agrees with his central thesis, it seems to me that the book fails to develop it and bring it to a close.

When I say mysticism, I don't mean it as a compliment. The author seems to rely on obscure language, needlessly complex phrasing, and way too many references other thinkers to make the narrative seem more profound than is warranted by its premises. The ideas are good, but they are not original and can be made much more accessible with clearer writing. This book seems to try to appeal for people who believe that "if it uses long words and quotes famous thinkers I don't completely understand, it must be deep."

Gift your children this paperback. Empower them. Implore them to read it. Eventually they will have the time!

O livro discute filósofos, pontos de vista semelhantes e também divergentes do próprio autor. A discussão sobre o tempo é densa mas ao mesmo tempo dá uma sensação de alívio por estar discutindo algo que não se fala muito, as relações que enxergamos com causalidade são desconstruídas e o cerne da questão vai sendo desenvolvido para que o leitor consiga desenvolver sua própria concepção sobre o como vive sua vida, aproveita seu tempo e se isso é saudável ou não para o seu eu. Recomendo imensamente esse livro para pessoas que estejam em momentos de autoconhecimento, descobrimento e também em pontos de decisão da vida.

Very good read. Perhaps a little over my head in terminology it still promoted contemplation and now my son is reading it.

O livro aborda, da perspectiva do tempo tensionado, entre a vita activa e a vita contemplativa, alguns dos problemas fundamentais de nosso tempo. Han vai além da análise crítica, considera respostas possíveis para as questões propostas. Vale o paralelo com A Sociedade da Transparência.

In an age of increasing mental illness caused by stress brought about by demanding, modern working conditions, this concise, but far reaching and well researched philosophical work could well become a must read for those experiencing growing unhealthy pressures. It argues for the need for reflection and contemplation which has been sadly neglected of late. In a time of life lived in the fast lane, it is more important than ever to chill out. Perhaps not the easiest of reads, but one which could prove well worthy of the effort.