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madamegeneva's review
2.0
The ideas were okay, but the writing was insufferable. If I ever see the word "pedagogy" again, I'm going to smash a window. I had a really hard time reading it.
markat323's review against another edition
I haven't got very far and am giving up. I have so many other books to read, and this is just boring. I was hoping for more dish. I had a roommate who was Mickey Mouse/Disney (but mostly Mickey so I HATE that mouse) obsessed so I wanted some dirt. :) It's repetitive already and dull dull dull.
kirstyleanned's review
3.0
The Mouse that Roared, though now slightly outdated, is still a really interesting and informative read. It’s easy to forget the seedy behind-the-scenes of Disney when lost in its magic, this book reminds and teaches readers about how powerful this multinational conglomerate really is. Giroux also discusses how influential the ideologies of Disney are on children, leaving me to reflect over negative messages that completely flew over my head when I myself was a young, passive audience member. The statistics surrounding Disney mentioned in this book are mind-boggling, I can’t imagine how much power the company now has, especially in our increasingly tech-oriented age.
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