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barizley's review against another edition
5.0
Well researched and well written, with just enough snark to make me laugh and keep going instead of rage-throwing my phone into a river. I appreciated how much she shared the mic, highlighting stories and observations from people from marginalized communities. I also loved her ideas about restorative justice and other ways forward.
I read a lot of “awful people being awful” nonfiction and I cannot remember one that dedicated this much energy to clear paths forward. Even if the awful people in question here do not read this book or take any of the prescribed steps toward betterment for themselves or restitution for others (of course they will not), there’s so much that can be translated to other arenas. As a museum professional, I see a lot of parallels between Hollywood and the museum world. Yikes. The chapters dedicated to forging a better way felt productive and hopeful, even if they are a fantasy.
I read a lot of “awful people being awful” nonfiction and I cannot remember one that dedicated this much energy to clear paths forward. Even if the awful people in question here do not read this book or take any of the prescribed steps toward betterment for themselves or restitution for others (of course they will not), there’s so much that can be translated to other arenas. As a museum professional, I see a lot of parallels between Hollywood and the museum world. Yikes. The chapters dedicated to forging a better way felt productive and hopeful, even if they are a fantasy.
mollytics's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.0
melissaalgood's review against another edition
5.0
She really did her research on this one, and also had some great prose. To be honest, I actually read this book just to get all the content from the show, lost, and the interview with actor, Evan Rachel Wood, and there is so much more that I really enjoyed. I wasn’t sure how she was going to end this book, however, I did appreciate the part two of the book that explained the solutions when she gave us all the problems… I thought it could be used in real life outside of Hollywood.
slovenlymuse's review against another edition
5.0
Entertainment reporter Mo Ryan collects stories of abusive behaviour and systemic discrimination from within the film and TV industry. But she hasn't just talked to people with horror stories, she's talked to people with solutions. Great read, especially if you've been following the various scandals in the industry, and want to get a picture of the wider systems that enable abusers and exclude key voices from the creative process.