Metro books have several specific qualifications. First, they must be engrossing, even more engrossing than the conversation between the serviceman and lobbyist two rows behind you. They must not be too complicated, because it is hard to wrap your mind around high concepts while you struggle to stand up without bumping into the person next to you at corners. And they must not elicit strong emotions; nobody wants to be seen crying or laughing out loud on a subway. Finally, they must be intriguing, but not controversial. You want fellow commuters to talk to you about your book, not argue about it. Biographies seem to fit the bill.
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A Mighty Heart. Intellectual yet heart-tugging. You will fall in love with Danny Pearl.
Metro books have several specific qualifications. First, they must be engrossing, even more engrossing than the conversation between the serviceman and lobbyist two rows behind you. They must not be too complicated, because it is hard to wrap your mind around high concepts while you struggle to stand up without bumping into the person next to you at corners. And they must not elicit strong emotions; nobody wants to be seen crying or laughing out loud on a subway. Finally, they must be intriguing, but not controversial. You want fellow commuters to talk to you about your book, not argue about it. Biographies seem to fit the bill.
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