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

adventurous informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

Cults run the gamut, ranging from fitness groupies to Scientologists, and from Instagram followers to QAnon conspiracy theorists. In Cultish, Montrell explores the hallmarks of cult influence; the history of cults big and small; and the language that underpins cult success. With pulpy, fun prose, Montrell contemplates what qualifies as cultish and highlights the ways powerful, cultish language surrounds us all.