I want to thank NetGalley and the author for providing me with an advanced review copy of this book.

This is a very enlightening view into the transaction activities as Elon Musk took over Twitter. I hope it would shine a light for all the Musk-fan boys that seem to think he is brilliant and all knowing. The portrayal in the book, which mirrors what I had seen in the news and reports, reflects scenes of mass confusion, seat of the pants decisions, often leading to regrets even from Musk himself. It displays the autocratic and dictatorial nature of Musk in knowing all mode and how it has lead to the destruction of a social network with some reputation for news into becoming a dumpster truck full of extreme right wing, conspiratorial people being egged on by one of their own who makes up the rules as he goes along to benefit himself contrary to his claim of free speech for all. (Sorry for the overly long sentence)

At the end of day, Musk bought the thing so I suppose he can do anything he wants with it as newspaper owners have done in the past or as the Murduch does now, but it's a shame since it's a bullhorn that spreads lies and disinformation.

Overall, a well written and researched book that will no doubt irritate Musk fans and conspiratorial right wing fanatics.

A comprehensive look at what went on behind the scenes at Twitter and what the future looks like for X. Kurt Wagner has his finger on the pulse of all things social media and his long history of reporting and insight into the background of both Twitter and Block/Square makes this an important read for understanding both companies.