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

informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

This book explored the use of language around and within cults of all stripes. Montiell points out how the word "cult" has negative connotations, even though not all cults are evil, or result in disasters like Jonestown. She also dissected the language of cult leaders and how this pervades everything from social media and multi-level marketing schemes to fitness crazes. Succinct and thorough!