The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

by John Green, John Green ( -1757)

Hardcover, 304 pages

English language

Published Sept. 5, 2021 by Penguin.

ISBN:: 978-0-525-55521-6
OCLC Number:: 1249448637
ASIN:: 0525556532
Audible ASIN:: B08GL11MDJ
Goodreads:: 55145261

(12 reviews)

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar.

Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity. As a species, we are both far too powerful and not nearly powerful enough, a paradox that came into sharp focus as we faced a global pandemic that both separated us and bound us together.

John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

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Billy The Kid reviewed The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'

1 star

The Anthropocene Reviewed is a book where author/youtuber John Green reviews a random assortment of things and concepts that you wouldn't expect to see reviewed.

This gives him a lot of room to write about anything he feels like. John Green is an expert at what he does, but I don't find what he does to be very compelling.

Tugging at the reader's heartstrings by talking about your experiences as a child being bullied feels disingenuous coming from a multimillionaire author.

John should spend some more time swimming in his pool filled with gold instead of milking his audience.

Amanda reviewed The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Storygraph'

4 stars

I give John Green’s book with musings about modern life during the pandemic in the shape of reviews three and a half stars.

Talya (she/her) reviewed The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

Despite not being his usual style, this is the best John Green book.

5 stars

Full disclosure, I was a fan of the podcast before that podcast turned into a book. And yet, this book is very strong on its own merits. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and I didn't want to put it down so badly that I read it end to end in a just little bit over one month. The only thing I was missing was John Green's voice, and that can be achieved by the audiobook. Highly recommended.