Daniel Marques

The author’s main premise in ‘Disney Syndrome’ seems to be that women who started life by watching endless ‘princess’ movies become helpless, wanting to be rescued by a prince, and are unable to cope with real life or relationships. Then it's claimed that many of them then grow up to be ‘dragons’, filled with hate and bitterness.

It's an interesting idea, but is not developed by examples or research - it's only a few pages long, a short essay rather than a book. Moreover the writing is rather poor quality; I assume the author does not have English as a first language, so it’s a pity he didn’t use a proof-reader.

While I don't think it's a good idea to let small children watch the same film over and over (Disney or otherwise), or spend too long in front of screens, the book presents unfounded ideas and generalisations, and left me bemused rather than intrigued.

Not recommended.… (mehr)