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

3.0

The anecdotes were interesting and covered a wide range of cults or cultish groups, but I wanted to learn more about the actual language of these groups. It rarely went deeper than pointing out the language they used. I wanted more context, more about the connections and recurring patterns. More science. I learned very little that was new to me.

As an introduction to the subject of modern cults, and as pop culture non-fiction work, it is fine and entertaining. But it doesn't quite deliver what the title promises.