Noisy Deadlines reviewed The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Storygraph'
I wasn't interested in the topics. I was getting bored.
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
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5 stars
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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.
Thom reviewed The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
John Green brings up interesting connections and wry observations in this deeply personal non-fiction book. The audiobook is read by John Green.
In my youth, PBS aired a BBC documentary series called Connections, created and hosted by James Burke. He discussed the often unseen path between innovations, and this was fascinating to me. John Green does this a lot within the book, evoking a similar response.
The book is also deeply, frankly and unabashedly personal, delving into aspects of the author's life. In short, this book provokes thinking and feeling in roughly equal measures. I savored this over the course of three weeks and two continents. Recommended.