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Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma
by Claire Dederer
DID NOT FINISH: 20%
I really wanted to love this book but I had to stop reading when I felt Dederer was placating the middle line and not really taking a stance. She attempts to excuse Roman Polanski’s abusive and predatory behavior by reminding us of the trauma he endured growing up. She gives us multiple anecdotes about men who still love and defend Woody Allen, while also claiming everyone is cancelled or about to be cancelled. Clearly not. And this is also a bleak narrative. People won’t be cancelled if they’re not problematic.
Additionally, she states the calling these men “monsters” is leaning toward a hysterical reaction, which undermines the whole point of the book.
Additionally, she states the calling these men “monsters” is leaning toward a hysterical reaction, which undermines the whole point of the book.