Review of Shame the Devil

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Your review is a work of art, a testament to your keen eye for detail and ability to convey the heart and soul of the book in such a concise and engaging manner. Your careful analysis has inspired me, and I can't wait to read the book myself, owing to your amazing review!
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Stephen Pokoo wrote: 12 Oct 2023, 05:11 Your review is a work of art, a testament to your keen eye for detail and ability to convey the heart and soul of the book in such a concise and engaging manner. Your careful analysis has inspired me, and I can't wait to read the book myself, owing to your amazing review!
Wow, that was so kind of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my review and leave me such a nice comment. I hope you get a chance to read this book, it was very eye-opening! :D
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Cara Wilding wrote: 12 Oct 2023, 08:52
Stephen Pokoo wrote: 12 Oct 2023, 05:11 Your review is a work of art, a testament to your keen eye for detail and ability to convey the heart and soul of the book in such a concise and engaging manner. Your careful analysis has inspired me, and I can't wait to read the book myself, owing to your amazing review!
Wow, that was so kind of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to read my review and leave me such a nice comment. I hope you get a chance to read this book, it was very eye-opening! :D

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I love how you started this review; the opening paragraph is fascinating. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on the state of news media today. Phrases like 'fake news' and 'disinformation' have indeed fueled growing distrust, and the polarization of society has made it harder to find common ground. In my opinion, politics and the media have played a very dark role in our society. Nevertheless, I do respect that you now appreciate the news media's role in our democratic way of life. It seems like this book is a must-read to understand the news media problem facing our country. Overall, I love your writing style. Thanks for the recommendation; I'm adding this to my reading list!
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Sheza Akbar wrote: 24 Oct 2023, 13:16 I love how you started this review; the opening paragraph is fascinating. I couldn't agree more with your thoughts on the state of news media today. Phrases like 'fake news' and 'disinformation' have indeed fueled growing distrust, and the polarization of society has made it harder to find common ground. In my opinion, politics and the media have played a very dark role in our society. Nevertheless, I do respect that you now appreciate the news media's role in our democratic way of life. It seems like this book is a must-read to understand the news media problem facing our country. Overall, I love your writing style. Thanks for the recommendation; I'm adding this to my reading list!
I could not recommend this book strongly enough! I was so done with all news before I read this book. After, I felt guilty for becoming part of the problem and relegating my voice. Your take on politics and media having a dark role in our society is spot on! I would say that this book let me see a brighter side of media as well as people (in politics) using it positive ways, if you can believe that :lol: I honestly did not see the connection between media and our democratic way of life, which is why this book appealed to me so much. I was curious and needed to know how. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my review and have such great discourse - so refreshing! Happy reading!
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Hi Cara, Once again you wrote a great and descriptive review. This book sounds like my critical thinking mind will love it. It amazes me that people distrust reporters who have been schooled to gather and present the truth, but at the same time will immediately trust information on social media that can originate from anywhere and from anyone. I think the best approach would be to take stock of all the truths out there with an open and critical mind. You have aroused my interest in this book. On my bookshelves it goes! Have a great day!
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Gerry Steen wrote: 26 Nov 2023, 22:56 Hi Cara, Once again you wrote a great and descriptive review. This book sounds like my critical thinking mind will love it. It amazes me that people distrust reporters who have been schooled to gather and present the truth, but at the same time will immediately trust information on social media that can originate from anywhere and from anyone. I think the best approach would be to take stock of all the truths out there with an open and critical mind. You have aroused my interest in this book. On my bookshelves it goes! Have a great day!
Gerry, this is one of the best non-fiction books I have read this year. It made me really think hard about information and news. It took me a lot longer to read than my other books, due to the amount of time I had to take to reflect as well as thoroughly comprehend what the author was trying to get after. Sometimes I do wonder if ignorance would be a more pleasant place to live though! Thank you for reading my review and taking the time to always leave thoughtful comments, until next time...
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I thoroughly enjoyed the insightful analysis of this promising read. This book deserves a wider audience, reaching both those who create media and the consumers who engage with it. Many people remain unaware and tend to accept information blindly, while those in charge seem to have lost sight of fundamental honesty. It's a troubling situation, as media outlets are often controlled by the powerful and wealthy. I hope I have the opportunity to review it soon.
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