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A review by mnboyer
Startup by Doree Shafrir
3.0
Book of the Month: April 2017
PopSugar 2017 reading challenge #16
I cannot describe how I feel about this one. On one hand, I enjoyed the interesting dive into the tech and start-up company world. I also thought the interesting dynamics between employees were ones that drew me into the plot. However, I eventually ended up in a state of confusion.
Mac and Isabel have clearly been having a sexual relationship. Suddenly, Mac is feeling as if he's being ignored -- which is because Isabel is now seeing someone else. But rather than Isabel just say, "Hey, sorry, I've moved on" she just kind of ignores the situation. So, Mac (who admittedly is an idiot male) sends her several dick pics that get no initial response from Isabel. Next thing you know.... someone else is convincing Isabel that this is sexual harassment, which she eventually goes along with and makes a huge accusation, etc., etc., etc.
The scenario just rubbed me the wrong way. Keep in mind, I'm also reading this amidst the huge Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial so, maybe that influences my opinion. Nevertheless, the scenario rubbed me the wrong way because I'm not convinced that the alleged harassment was as bad as it gets made into. Towards the end, it seems like we're supposed to be happy that all of the women have teamed up and ousted a man from his company but... again... could there have been better ways to go about this?
PopSugar 2017 reading challenge #16
I cannot describe how I feel about this one. On one hand, I enjoyed the interesting dive into the tech and start-up company world. I also thought the interesting dynamics between employees were ones that drew me into the plot. However, I eventually ended up in a state of confusion.
Mac and Isabel have clearly been having a sexual relationship. Suddenly, Mac is feeling as if he's being ignored -- which is because Isabel is now seeing someone else. But rather than Isabel just say, "Hey, sorry, I've moved on" she just kind of ignores the situation. So, Mac (who admittedly is an idiot male) sends her several dick pics that get no initial response from Isabel. Next thing you know.... someone else is convincing Isabel that this is sexual harassment, which she eventually goes along with and makes a huge accusation, etc., etc., etc.
The scenario just rubbed me the wrong way. Keep in mind, I'm also reading this amidst the huge Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial so, maybe that influences my opinion. Nevertheless, the scenario rubbed me the wrong way because I'm not convinced that the alleged harassment was as bad as it gets made into. Towards the end, it seems like we're supposed to be happy that all of the women have teamed up and ousted a man from his company but... again... could there have been better ways to go about this?