This is a well-researched, astute examination of the blurred lines between heroes and celebrities. The book’s narrative and plot points are immensely readable, but perhaps a little too linear and thesis-driven for the shapeshifting nature of celebrities.
The author provides a solid examination of how we got here. A disquieting, well-researched exploration of the celebrity phenomenon and its consequences for our society.
Hit-or-miss ... Though Jones is an astute chronicler of celebrity culture, his observations don’t quite gel into a cohesive thesis. Still, gossip hounds will have much to chew on.
