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tmvallehoag's review against another edition
4.0
The women of the fascist movement in America are not as vocal or as well reported on as the men. This is a very good book for anyone wanting to understand fascist/white supremacy more holistically.
danibeliveau's review against another edition
5.0
It is rare to find a work of social science which is timely, engagingly written, and nuanced but totally clear and consistent with its broader thesis. This is that book. I will eagerly read about any other subject this author covers in the future.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
This was a disturbing read, as it's meant to be. As I was reading this I thought often about earlier books I've read about misogyny online because of how easy it is to fall into a white nationalist/misogynist rabbit hole, even when you don't start off looking for things like that. These women are definitely contributing to that problem, giving a "pretty" face to an ugly ideology.
ambergamgee's review
4.0
This is NOT an easy read because the subject matter is so scary and atrocious. The quotes made my skin crawl and stomach turn. Darby’s writing is very good though and she gives the information and tells the story in a way that counter balances the white supremacists quotes. It ends on a hopeful note, so even though it was hard to read I’m glad I finished it.
I have two major takeaways from it: 1. White supremacists and racists are not necessarily stupid, sometimes they can be intelligent and clever. Evil does not mean stupid. Do not underestimate them. 2. Most of the time people are drawn to white supremacy because they are looking for connection and simple answers to complex problems. I don’t know how to be nice to racists and people who have chosen evil...but apparently completely cancelling them, shutting them out only further pushes them towards evil, and doesn’t give them an out. I don’t have the answer but I think there needs to be room for forgiveness and redemption for former racists.
I have two major takeaways from it: 1. White supremacists and racists are not necessarily stupid, sometimes they can be intelligent and clever. Evil does not mean stupid. Do not underestimate them. 2. Most of the time people are drawn to white supremacy because they are looking for connection and simple answers to complex problems. I don’t know how to be nice to racists and people who have chosen evil...but apparently completely cancelling them, shutting them out only further pushes them towards evil, and doesn’t give them an out. I don’t have the answer but I think there needs to be room for forgiveness and redemption for former racists.
roxymaybe's review against another edition
5.0
Truly horrifying! A very unpleasant read! Maybe the creepiest part is how much I recognize these women - at all points on their journey of radicalization. I know women who could/do believe a lot of these things. I've been friends with them. I've browsed their etsy shops. They're all profoundly relatable, which is how they gain such massive followings.
bookph1le's review against another edition
5.0
This was so hard to read because it was so alarming. It was also an excellent illustration of the power of misinformation, and how the human brain plays tricks on itself in order to justify beliefs of behaviors and explain away data that doesn't jibe with a particular belief system. There's no doubt in my mind that the U.S. has not been paying enough attention to the problem of far right threats of violence--a step I think is deliberate on the part of our president and far too many of our politicians. I'd like to see all Americans learning about this issue and thinking deeply about it, because it threatens the democratic values we supposedly hold dear.