Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

3.91 AVERAGE

wagnerleah's review against another edition

3.0
I liked the content and idea of this book, but seemed more like a diary entry for the author. Would’ve loved a few more research based ideas or studies included. Overall I did like listening via audiobook.

erin16115's review against another edition

3.5
informative reflective medium-paced
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versa's review against another edition

4.5
medium-paced

kimbo8's review against another edition

3.75
dark emotional funny informative medium-paced

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3.0
3.5
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addiemccut's review against another edition

3.25
funny informative reflective medium-paced

isabelcmay2005's review against another edition

3.0
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brittlesreads's review against another edition

3.0
informative medium-paced

maggiereadssometimes's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 0%
I may still read this at some point but I’m not excited about it rn

samanthalydon's review against another edition

3.5
I understand and agree with the major criticisms of this book-- namely, how it loses cohesion and consistent messaging in the last chapters. However, it does a good job of interrogating linguistic patterns and what binds groups together. In light of cultural changes from 2021-present (2025) I would love to hear how far right influencers and manosphere culture echo these patterns, and how we can combat their tactics.