LemmiSchmoeker reviewed Stupid White Men by Michael Moore
Review of 'Stupid White Men' on 'Storygraph'
3 stars
Of Moore's films, I have only seen Bowling for Columbine. I actually liked how he blatantly manipulated the viewer, often with a lot of irony, and rarely trying to be subtle about it.
This lack of subtlety is much less effective in written form, I must say. The humor is loud and direct, and that it's also offensive is arguably the best thing about it. The humorous chapters didn't appeal to me at all.
Moore's strength, on the other hand, is playing with numbers. In the chapters that are mainly about facts, he succeeds brilliantly: his anger is palpable, and his research speaks for itself. This is where the book is able to excite.
All in all, a so-so effort, but, as has often been said, a much needed eye-opener.
