Wait, at nearly 60% this book is deciding to propose that social media is like cults from the 70s, specifically the cult that has 100% already caused supernatural shit to happen?? This is only my second Nevill book, but I don't think he's great at writing characters getting upset, because it's always about the wrong thing.
so-soThere's weird, and then there's stuff you thought you'd only read on A03.
Starts with a catchy premise, written well, continues into some unexpected but interesting fare, tackling some difficult subjects, while unfortunately, if perhaps predictably, given the topics, being kind of unrelentingly grim. Without going into spoilers, I can say with confidence , if you don't want to read about cults, don't pick this up. 1/?
pickWhat a book. Once I started, I couldn't put it down. Wait has a gift for crafting complex and engrossing stories that really get under your skin and make you think and feel deeply.
Single mother Stephanie gets drawn into the fold of a self-proclaimed "Prophet" and brings her daughter, Judith, to live with his isolated cult. Cont'd in comments...
pickSame author, different L.A. Theatre Works play.
Spill by Leigh Fondakowski
Deepwater Horizon oil spill, not an edifying presentation.
“Don‘t gamble with people‘s lives.” 🛢️😿
BP resumed drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after a moratorium of less than five months. They‘ve paid $65B in fines, no one went to jail.
Brilliant AND funny AND very insightful. Loved it.
pickAs someone who is very interested in human behavior, including the manipulations of cult leaders (and how intelligent, kind people can fall victim to cults), this memoir was very interesting. The book mostly centers around her involvement in the cult itself. This is definitely an insightful read. It is well written and based on Lenz' memories, well-documemted in her personal journals.
pickI loved One Tree Hill, I‘ve the series on DVD, & even to this day I watch ship videos of Nathan and Haley on YouTube. Thanks to all the listens who reviewed this book so I knew she had a book out
I‘m so glad I read this. Another reminder that we don‘t know what‘s behind the facade people put up. How easy it is for things to change since we‘re all looking for something. & love, to love friends & family even if they make the wrong choices
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