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True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us by Danielle Lindemann

2 reviews

ferdie's review

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

3.25

While True Story doesnt reveal any shocking new conclusions, it does offer a reflective deep dive of what reality TV offers and perpetuates. Reality tv is a comfort because of the way we see ourselves in the stories but in an exaggerated view. We can learn about others,  but in their most digestible/ stereotyped forms. Rather than parsing out if it is real or not, Lindemann instead argues that it is more important to see the imprint of us within the simple story and the marks it makes on each of us when we turn the TV off. It can be a tool of awareness.  

There were some parts that seemed to drag and get repetitive, but I did appreciate the earnest hopefulness and realism Lindemann balanced throughout the book :)

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Racism, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Outing, Biphobia, Police brutality, and Alcohol

aus10england's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

4.25

Really enjoyed this one! As a reality TV enthusiast, it was nice to get a thorough deep dive into a genre I considered going into the workforce for. Also LOVED all the callouts to various shows, many of which I remember rewatching! It’s clear the author is passionate about this subject, which made it a joy to read. Would recommend to anybody who wants to look behind the certain on a decisive genre of television. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, Police brutality, and Physical abuse