Catch and Kill
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4.4 • 90 Ratings
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Publisher Description
In this instant New York Times bestselling account of violence and espionage, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow exposes serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at any cost. Inspiration for the HBO Max streaming documentary series.
In 2017, a routine network television investigation led Ronan Farrow to a story only whispered about: one of Hollywood's most powerful producers was a predator, protected by fear, wealth, and a conspiracy of silence. As Farrow drew closer to the truth, shadowy operatives, from high-priced lawyers to elite war-hardened spies, mounted a secret campaign of intimidation, threatening his career, following his every move, and weaponizing an account of abuse in his own family.
All the while, Farrow and his producer faced a degree of resistance they could not explain—until now. And a trail of clues revealed corruption and cover-ups from Hollywood to Washington and beyond.
This is the untold story of the exotic tactics of surveillance and intimidation deployed by wealthy and connected men to threaten journalists, evade accountability, and silence victims of abuse. And it's the story of the women who risked everything to expose the truth and spark a global movement.Both a spy thriller and a meticulous work of investigative journalism, Catch and Kill breaks devastating new stories about the rampant abuse of power and sheds far-reaching light on investigations that shook our culture.
Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist
Finalist for the National Book
Critics Circle Award in Autobiography
Indie Bound #1 Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Warning: At times, this audiobook will make you want to tear your earbuds off in a rage. And although Farrow reveals disturbing new allegations about the misdeeds of men like Harvey Weinstein and Matt Lauer, that’s not the most infuriating part. Instead, it’s the actions of these men’s bosses and henchmen that made us absolutely livid. With the assured delivery of the news anchor he used to be, Farrow maps out myriad instances of these enablers using tactics—legal and otherwise—to intimidate and silence women who suffered sexual harassment and assault. (If you needed more context for why so many victims choose to stay silent, look no further.) Much like Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey’s She Said, Farrow’s book details his investigations into these stories and how powerful people tried to quash his reporting; let’s just say his former MSNBC bosses do not come off well. Farrow paces his story like a thriller, delivering short, dialogue-rich chapters with character voices that kept us fully engaged. That sharp pace—and Farrow’s charming flashes of humor—makes Catch and Kill a genuinely entertaining listen, even at its most maddening.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic with a minor caveat
The audiobook format is incredible for this book, as it’s such a fast-paced narrative, but my goodness, Farrow mimics countless accents (across genders) alarmingly frequently – from Uzbek to Kiwi – and they’re all cringeworthy. Otherwise, a Pulitzer isn’t enough; Kudos to Ronan Farrow!
Fantastic
Thank you so much, you’re an angel who walks amongst us
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