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A review by gaturnerii
Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies, and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators by Ronan Farrow
4.0
I hadn't known I had selected a book that interested me, even though subconsciously I recognized the author's name from somewhere. But as soon as the audiobook started I recognized the material and what would be discussed.
This book depicts a story of the difficulty of telling the stories of victims of sexual assault when their perpetrators are people of influence in society, with an endless list of those willing to cover up stories, ignore disgusting behavior, or remain silent for fear of repercussions. The Harvey Weinstein story is haunting enough on the surface but considering how many times over the decades, victims attempted to gain justice only to be ignored or silenced by corruption in the entertainment industry and even law enforcement.
Once started, I couldn't stop consuming, because you just live on the edge of your seat, wondering when the major story we're familiar with, in relation to the #MeToo civil rights moment across society, would see the light of day. How many obstacles would emerge for those trying to expose the abusive practices committed by Hollywood elites? How many victims would suffer while these abuses are covered up?
My only criticism is that there was a wealth of time associated with describing the process of obtaining the evidence and collaboration of witnesses and victims of Harvey Weinstein, it felt like the book concluding on the exposure of Matt Loher's abuses came as an afterthought. added towards the end and not given as much care, in comparison. Still a well-documented description of a process for justice that should not have to be so complicated.
This book depicts a story of the difficulty of telling the stories of victims of sexual assault when their perpetrators are people of influence in society, with an endless list of those willing to cover up stories, ignore disgusting behavior, or remain silent for fear of repercussions. The Harvey Weinstein story is haunting enough on the surface but considering how many times over the decades, victims attempted to gain justice only to be ignored or silenced by corruption in the entertainment industry and even law enforcement.
Once started, I couldn't stop consuming, because you just live on the edge of your seat, wondering when the major story we're familiar with, in relation to the #MeToo civil rights moment across society, would see the light of day. How many obstacles would emerge for those trying to expose the abusive practices committed by Hollywood elites? How many victims would suffer while these abuses are covered up?
My only criticism is that there was a wealth of time associated with describing the process of obtaining the evidence and collaboration of witnesses and victims of Harvey Weinstein, it felt like the book concluding on the exposure of Matt Loher's abuses came as an afterthought. added towards the end and not given as much care, in comparison. Still a well-documented description of a process for justice that should not have to be so complicated.