Standing on the snarky shoulders of Ambrose Bierce and Dorothy Parker, this tongue-in-cheek examination of everything from patriotism and ego to our collective dopamine addiction is a cathartic work of social philosophy, which is at once heavily satirical and all too realistic. - The Independent Review of Books Bardzik is more than capable of penning the most clever thing you've read today. It's easy to picture his books in the back pocket of his jeans, the lines smudged with a feverish hand and a churning ...
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Standing on the snarky shoulders of Ambrose Bierce and Dorothy Parker, this tongue-in-cheek examination of everything from patriotism and ego to our collective dopamine addiction is a cathartic work of social philosophy, which is at once heavily satirical and all too realistic. - The Independent Review of Books Bardzik is more than capable of penning the most clever thing you've read today. It's easy to picture his books in the back pocket of his jeans, the lines smudged with a feverish hand and a churning mind. There's a lot going on in that skull of his, and it's a pleasure to be in there with him. - Independent Book Review You don't read this book to follow a story. You read it to be jolted awake. I'll be honest, reading this felt like watching fireworks. Every line bursts for a second, then vanishes, leaving an echo. It's perfect for readers who enjoy thinkers like Wilde, Cioran, or Vonnegut, but want something more contemporary and raw. - Literary Titan
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Aphorism (noun): a concise statement of a principle; a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment; an ingeniously terse style of expression â�" Merriam-Webster
ââ?¬Å"Aphorism ââ?¬" a literary espresso.ââ?¬Â? ââ?¬" Piotr Bardzik
Washington Post Is Switching off Lights by Piotr Bardzik is a collection of aphorisms and social commentary covering topics from politics to human behavior to truth and everything in between to critique what he sees as a decline in modern society. At only 58 pages, it�s short in volume, but with discussion on over 21 topics, it�s comprehensive and intense. The reading experience itself is very intimate. It feels like you�re intruding, looking over the author�s shoulder while he�s writing in his diary.
I like to think Iââ?¬â?¢m a witty person, a queen of sorts of the one-liner, so I looked forward to digging into this book. Silly me. I can honestly say that I felt acutely out of my league, though there were many moments where I was surprised to connect. You know, the kind of thoughts that feel familiar and you may have considered before. Lines like: ââ?¬Å"He was too busy. To live his life.ââ?¬Â? How many of us have been here, too busy working or checking things off a list to just enjoy ourselves and be present in moments that make memories?
Bardzik�s observations of politics and the media are standout themes. These are topics he considers to be performative and devoid of any kind of reason. Seriously, don�t we all feel a bit of that right now? What�s true, what�s fake across the entire political spectrum today? Likewise, his observations of human nature are just as pointed, and suggest that things like vanity, fear, self-deception, and complacency have become our default settings rather than our exceptions. Fair.
While Bardzik consistently shows readers a distinct ability to express complex commentary into bite-sized observations, there are stretches that feel repetitive and even overly abstract, especially if you try to take in too much at once. I recommend skipping around to different sections to mix up the experience, as some aphorisms provide a bit of levity: ââ?¬Å"He refused to become a conformist ââ?¬" his Ferrari was white,ââ?¬Â? while others seem to be more like a deep intellectual exercise: ââ?¬Å"The challenge of alchemy, today. How to transform fear and anger into positivity.ââ?¬Â? Still others might prompt you to get your journal out to get your own thoughts or concerns off your chest.
I would like to have seen a brief introduction of some sort, explaining what you are about to read, or simply the purpose of the collection. This would have set the tone and expectations more clearly, instead of just jumping right into the one-liners.
Washington Post Is Switching off Lights will appeal to readers who like sharp commentary, one-liners, and writing that makes you challenge ideals rather than providing warm-fuzzies. For all that it is (and all that it is not), Piotr Bardzik does manage to infuse the book�s own self-awareness into one perfectly fitting sentiment:
I will not pimp my aphorisms! Unless Penguin is interested.
