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A review by factandfables
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
4.0
The tone of this book is a lot more subjective and opinionated than I expected. This is both an asset, as this book reads easily and feels like a great, in depth podcast, but it is also a bit of a problem, because her strong opinions about certain things are evident throughout and if you are someone who cares about something she goes after, it can be a little off-putting.
The subject matter of this book is fascinating and I loved the way she structured this into different “types” of culty organizations and I especially loved the examination of how these groups “get” people and manipulate thought patterns through language.
I will say I would have enjoyed a slightly more academic book better, but for a pop-anthropology, this was fun, snarky and interesting!
The subject matter of this book is fascinating and I loved the way she structured this into different “types” of culty organizations and I especially loved the examination of how these groups “get” people and manipulate thought patterns through language.
I will say I would have enjoyed a slightly more academic book better, but for a pop-anthropology, this was fun, snarky and interesting!