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

2.5

Cultish has its moments of insight and intrigue, but overall, it doesn’t quite live up to its potential. I decided to pick up this book because I've always wanted to broaden my knowledge of cults and fanaticism. As someone who believes in the power of words, I was excited to read it. Spoiler alert: it's not all praise.

The subject is interesting, but it could've been written better. It lacks clear direction at times, jumping from one topic to another without fully exploring any single aspect in depth. The result is a fragmented narrative that feels more like a collection of loosely connected essays than a unified book.

I hate to say this, but what a missed opportunity.