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4.47 AVERAGE
4.47 AVERAGE
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Ronan Farrow has done an incredible job of weaving together a very complex story with so many different element and a tricky timeline.
A sad and somewhat triggering read, but incredibly informative of what became the MeToo movement.
A sad and somewhat triggering read, but incredibly informative of what became the MeToo movement.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Sexual harassment
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Incest, Pedophilia, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Alcohol
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This book describes Ronan Farrow's investigation of the Harvey Weinstein allegations, and the various resistance and manipulations by Weinstein and NBC, his employer at the time, to suppress the story. Weinstein employed an Israeli private investigation organization to maintain surveillance on any journalists or women who coming forward to expose Weinstein's behavior. There were many, many people in providing women for Weinstein to sexual abuse, and many more involved in the cover-up. I have little respect for journalists who bend their beliefs to the current pressures imposed by the powerful and wealthy. With that said, the book does some flaws. Ronan Farrow is a young inexperienced journalist who has many doors opened for him that because of his connections, and a more seasoned journalist might have handled the situation differently. Also the book could use some editing as I feel like the story is very repetitive and could have been summarized.
Harrowing. Unbelievable. Yet, sadly, believable. The lengths to which power-hungry men will go to protect themselves is astonishing. And the lengths they go in deluding themselves that their behavior is somehow acceptable is mind-boggling. Thoughtful, thorough, honest reporting by Ronan.
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dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
3.5 stars. Four for entertainment value. Three for reporting.
Fascinated terrifying. An internet read about the powerful, the media, and what it means to be brave.