A review by futurememory
Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi Klein

adventurous challenging informative medium-paced

4.0

This is so, so worth a read, an almost messy overview of the concept of doppelganger. But really, the subtitle tells the true story - Naomi Klein dives into all the various types of mirror societies that have sprung up in modern capitalism. From the alt-right, to wellness influences, to autism and vaccines, to Israel and Palestine, a ton of ground is covered here. The throughways get lost occasionally, and things get a bit glossed over, but this sweeping book is riveting, and at times, uncomfortable in the best ways.

I wish that she would have had an expanded section on calls to action, and what we can do. Doppelganger can be a real downer, and there aren't enough practical examples of what we can do collectively to help turn tides in meaningful ways.

That being said, definitely worth a read.