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A review by julianairving
Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
dark
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
I greatly enjoyed the deep dive into how language is used in all sorts of different communities and how many groups (such as fitness clubs and MLMs) have religious roots and how it's used in their messaging. Loved the author's writing style. Both I formative and fun to read!
Graphic: Violence and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Toxic relationship