Catch and Kill

Harvey Weinstein is the closest the book comes to an antagonist, but he spends most of the book lurking on the periphery of the narrative. How is Weinstein presented in a literary sense? 

Part of Farrow’s interest in the subject of his book is his own personal experiences with sexual abuse. How does his family’s history impact his reporting? 

To what degree is Rich McHugh an unsung hero in the quest to publish the investigation?

The men accused of crimes in Catch and Kill are famous figures in the entertainment industry. To what extent does their celebrity protect them from punishment? 

The rush to publication puts Farrow in serious risk of not being the first to publish the story. What role do the other reporters play in rushing his investigation? Do they delay it or add to it?

The private investigators hired by the powerful industry figures have a range of tools at their disposal to hinder reporters. To what degree are the reporters outmatched by the people they work against?

NBC news hinders Farrow’s investigation with constant pauses and delays. How does the book portray the institutional forces which conspire to protect powerful men from investigation?

Farrow and his fellow journalists discuss ethics and practices frequently in the book. To what extent do people in the news media follow these rules? How do institutional pressures cause well-intentioned journalists to sacrifice their own ethics?