BUNK The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, Post-Facts, and Fake News

Young systematically tackles the history of intentional misdirection in the U.S., exploring how deceit has harmed us through lenses such as popular culture, journalism, literature, race, history, and more. Mirron Willis's narration drives the prose from P.T. Barnum to Lance Armstrong and to President Trump, keeping listeners attuned with a deep voice and skillful pacing. Young's writing can drag and leave the reader unsure of where book is going, but Willis's command of the text and tonal emphasis helps provide guidance. Willis has the ability to vocally draw out the drama and tension of any scene or description, making the audiobook an exciting listen that will leave listeners more skeptical and critical about what they read and hear. L.E. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2017]