Ryan sharply targets an array of institutions and ideas, including the overriding myth of the 'genius' ... Ryan employs a conversational, bloggy writing style, revealing personal details that have little to do with Hollywood abuses ... While it isn’t likely to be a game-changer, any forum that gives voice to the voiceless is a valuable one.
There’s goss aplenty for those working, or striking, in the field ... For the common fan, there is less to mull ... A valiantly crusading but rather loose and slushy book, albeit with refreshing pieces of tartness.
A straight-shooting, rigorously researched and documented exposé of Hollywood’s culture of abuse ... This powerful, angry, shocking, and important work should grip all readers interested in the truth about the entertainment industry.
Hopefully, the author’s suggestions will be implemented, but genuine change will be a long and painful haul. Ryan has the experience and insight to explore Hollywood’s dark underbelly, and she finds plenty of monsters.
