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A review by katiescho741
Get Rich or Lie Trying: Ambition and Deceit in the New Influencer Economy by Symeon Brown
5.0
I love learning about scams, and I am fascinated by the culture of influencers. So this book was perfect for me!
Brown talks through many aspects of life and tech that have been affected (and influenced) by the world of influencers. Everything from Fast Fashion, plastic surgery, stock trading, the rise of MLMs, and hashtags like #BLM.
Some of the things going on behind the scenes of the insta-famous is shocking and twisted, and some of it is just pathetic. The circle jerks or comments and likes that groups of wannabes post for each other, so they look like they have interactions, was one of the many sad aspects. But, then you have people portraying themselves as activists who are just out to monetise hot topics. Or the young women who are suffering from infection post-Brazilian Butt Lift while posting links to other young women telling them how confident they are now.
I enjoyed Brown's tone also. It has an edge of sass, and his feelings on things clear. I know that's not what people always enjoy in non-fiction books, but I like when the author comes through in their writing. As it came out this year, the pandemic is mentioned and women into parts of the story.
One of the most interesting books I've read. Loved it!
Brown talks through many aspects of life and tech that have been affected (and influenced) by the world of influencers. Everything from Fast Fashion, plastic surgery, stock trading, the rise of MLMs, and hashtags like #BLM.
Some of the things going on behind the scenes of the insta-famous is shocking and twisted, and some of it is just pathetic. The circle jerks or comments and likes that groups of wannabes post for each other, so they look like they have interactions, was one of the many sad aspects. But, then you have people portraying themselves as activists who are just out to monetise hot topics. Or the young women who are suffering from infection post-Brazilian Butt Lift while posting links to other young women telling them how confident they are now.
I enjoyed Brown's tone also. It has an edge of sass, and his feelings on things clear. I know that's not what people always enjoy in non-fiction books, but I like when the author comes through in their writing. As it came out this year, the pandemic is mentioned and women into parts of the story.
One of the most interesting books I've read. Loved it!