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Book Reviews of Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs

Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs
Brainiac Adventures in the Curious Competitive Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs
Author: Ken Jennings
ISBN-13: 9781400064458
ISBN-10: 1400064457
Publication Date: 9/12/2006
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 15 ratings
Publisher: Villard
Book Type: Hardcover
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reviewed Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs on + 2 more book reviews
VERY enjoyable book. It's particularly interesting for trivia enthusiasts as he talks plenty about various trivia "outlets" (and at length). He has a GREAT writing style and a hefty portion of the book is his personal story (of Jeopardy!) from audition to winning which he keeps light and entertaining. I love trivia so I totally enjoyed this book.
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A great read even if you are not a trivia nut. Combines personal experience in becoming a legendary Jeopardy champion and social history of trivia clubs and competitions around the world. The author is not at all stuck up about his success, which makes him refreshing as a narrator.