#10 in Politics & society
Careless People
- 384
- Pages
- about 7 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 8 weeks on the list, peaked at #1
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About the book
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism is a memoir by Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director of public policy at Facebook, published on March 11, 2025. The book is a critical account of Facebook's internal culture and decision-making practices during Wynn-Williams' time there. The book is highly critical of Facebook's responses to global sociopolitical events, including its role in the Rohingya genocide and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's alleged efforts to censor on behalf of the Chinese government. Additionally, Wynn-Williams accuses several Facebook executives, including Sheryl Sandberg and Joel Kaplan, of engaging in harmful behavior in the workplace, including sexual harassment.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 446 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 71% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Politics & society average of 8.2. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.5 | 17 | 4% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 429 | 96% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Meta truly doesn't understand the Barbara Streisand effect when it comes to public relations because they got me to read this book - and my record shows I don't read that much nonfiction. I found this memoir a page-turner and appreciated Sarah showing both how Meta affected her as a person and how she saw them affecting the world. While others may not appreciate the pieces of her personal life woven into this story of corruption, I think they play an important part in framing the habitual misdeeds of this corporation. After finishing this book, I removed Instagram and Facebook from my phone …”
“It seems like a bit of a whinge, and doesn't really grab me. Its unsurprising that people at Facebook aren't saints. I'm not sure what more we can learn.”
Frequently asked
What is Careless People rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 446 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Careless People worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 446 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read Careless People?
About 7 hours at an average reading pace — 384 pages.
Where does Careless People rank?
#10 in Politics & society on the current snapshot.
Was Careless People a bestseller?
Yes — 8 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #1. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Careless People?
It has 384 pages — longer than 75% of the ranked books in Politics & society.
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