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The Score 2026
The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else's Game is an English-language book published by Penguin Press on January 13, 2026. The book contains 368 pages and is written by C. Thi Nguyen. Nguyen explores how various "scoring systems" such as social media likes and academic rankings are becoming more common in today’s world. These systems influence people's values in significant ways.
Tim Clare from The Guardian described the book as lucid, entertaining, and precise. He called it a compelling read that feels urgent without being alarmist. Simon Ings of The Daily Telegraph awarded the book four stars out of five. He noted that it functions both as a polemic and a philosophical investigation. According to Ings, readers will find Nguyen’s approach thoughtful and well-constructed.
Kirkus Reviews remarked that while Nguyen's writing can be dense at times, it is also delightfully irreverent. The review highlighted the book as an engaging examination of the games people play and the freedom available within them.
Details
- Publisher
- Penguin Press
- ISBN
- 9780593655658
- Pages
- 368
