Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley

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  • Added: 2026-01-03
  • Updated: 2026-01-03
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TJ O'Hearn · 2017-12-01
fun 3.50

The book is a wildly fun read, thanks to the author's talented storytelling and wit. It offers a unique perspective on startup life in Silicon Valley.

The author's storytelling talent shines through in this book, making it a wildly fun read. The book offers a unique perspective on startup life in Silicon Valley, with the author's wit adding to the enjoyment. However, the author's arrogance and misogynistic views can be off-putting to some readers. Despite this, the book provides valuable insights into the tech industry and is a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.


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    When it comes to storytelling, Antonio is talented, but he and Michael Lewis apply their wit differently.

    On one hand, it's a wildly fun read.

    Interesting telling of startup life in silicon valley, but the author can come across as arrogant and misogynistic.

Attack of the Books · 2017-03-14
fascinating 4.50

The book offers a fascinating look at the chaotic evolution of social media and online marketing, revealing how it invades our lives. It's a gleeful contrarian take that keeps readers engaged.

This book is a wild ride through the tech bubble, offering a unique perspective on the chaotic evolution of social media and online marketing. The author's contrarian views make for an engaging read, and the book's insights into how technology is shaping our future are particularly compelling. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of Silicon Valley.


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    This gleeful contrarian unravels the chaotic evolution of social media and online marketing.

    It reveals how it is invading our lives and shaping our future.

    Now, this is a wildly fun read.

Lionel Freemantle · 2017-01-31
entertaining 4.00

The book is a creative and entertaining expose that keeps readers engaged throughout its 500 pages. The author's use of words adds to the enjoyment.

This book is a creative and entertaining expose that keeps readers engaged throughout its 500 pages. The author's use of words adds to the enjoyment, making it a compelling read. The book provides a unique perspective on the tech industry and offers valuable insights into the ethos of Silicon Valley. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the subject.


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    Garcia plays with words to help tell his story in a creative and entertaining manner.

    Keeping the reader engaged for the 500 pages of his expose.

    A good resource for scholars interested in the ethos of Silicon Valley.