Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Whisper Network


Whisper Network
by Chandler Baker
Flatiron Books, 2019. 345 pages, Fiction.

Truviv, Inc seems, on the surface, like a great place to work. However, there’s a toxic culture underneath that has prompted the women in the office to create the “B.A.D. Men” list to document the wrong doings and sexism of their male co-workers. When one of the men from this list is positioned to take over as CEO, the women know they must take action to prevent further harm at the hands of men like him.

A timely and surprising novel about harassment in the workplace and one group’s fight to end it, this book approaches everyday sexism, and instances of extreme misconduct, with fire and tact. It’s a brave inspection of the stigma of speaking up and the ethics and consequences of keeping quiet when lines of appropriate behavior are breached. While the author’s intended message is apparent, the book asks the reader to consider each character’s experience and background to form a deeper understanding of their actions and reactions. A must read for working men and women in a post #metoo world.

RC

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