A review by reubenalbatross
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell

informative medium-paced

4.5

This is definitely one of my favourite non-fictions to date. I don’t think non-fiction (besides memoir) has ever made me feel quite so much. 

I enjoyed actually learning about the nitty gritty details of people/events I’ve always known about on face value, but never actually been exposed to fully e.g. I didn’t realise Jonestown was socialist at its routes, but it made SO much sense, especially about America’s response to socialism. 

It also drove home how truly obsessed America is with God, as well as making me realise how awful Crossfit and QAnon are.
 
I did think the messages got a little repetitive towards the end, but overall this was a really well written and accessible book with a lot of interesting takes.