{"product_id":"9780008284138","title":"Four Stars: A Life. Reviewed.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe second book from acclaimed writer and journalist Joel Golby \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘There’s no one funnier than Joel Golby' GREG JAMES\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I love this book’ DOLLY ALDERTON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much of your life do you review? Books, TV, film, music – the reviewable things? Ever tried going a little further, reviewing the intangibles, the abstract, the ‘weird’: a houseplant; the sunlight on the pavement on a crisp spring day; being embarrassed; that strange wave you do at cars when they slow down at zebra crossings. A dead houseplant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom almond croissants to \u003cem\u003ethe concept of life itself\u003c\/em\u003e, Joel Golby embarks on a journey through modern living, leaving no stone unturned – no one thing unreviewed – to consider what it all really means; why we all care so much about opinions; and whether, deep down, it’s better to live a life that’s good rather than, well, five stars out of five.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Four Stars, Joel Golby takes us on a humorous journey through the abstract and intangible aspects of life, using his unique form of autobiography to explore topics of happiness, growth, and relationships. His essays, a blend of memoirs and self-help, delve into the science of social interactions and personal development, making us question the culture of constant review and rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Anthony Bourdain (World Travel), Patti Smith (Year of the Monkey), Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love), Elif Batuman (The Possessed), and William H. Mcraven (Sea Stories).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2024\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joel Golby, Read by Joel Golby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889246851221,"sku":"9780008284138","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008284138.jpg?v=1776888549","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008284138","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}