The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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A deeply moving and insightful collection of personal essays from #1 bestselling author John Green, adapted from his critically acclaimed podcast.

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Staphylococcus aureus to the Taco Bell breakfast menu - on a five-star scale.

Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy.' John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection that includes both beloved essays and all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

© John Green 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

I cried a lot.

And I laughed. And I did both at once. This is going to be my go-to gift for people when I don't know what to get them, because everyone can benefit from this book.

Didn't want it to end.

A moving, funny, devastating, quirky, breathtaking, lovely book. Green writes about an assortment of very human things, and manages to find insightful angles to bring new perspective to what we see as ordinary, or strange, or what is unfamiliar to us. Beautifully written.

I loved this!

I loved this book! I appreciate that it was read by the author, he did a stellar job! Insightful and thought provoking yet entertaining and enjoyable to listed to.

Stream of consciousness

Listening to John Green read his collection of essays on a whole host of topics was informative, heartwarming, heartbreaking and eye opening. I give The Anthropocene Reviewed five stars.

Better for having listened

John is a fantastic writer, so I'm sure this book reads well. But it feels like it was written specifically to be listened to. So much of the stories are very personal to John, so hearing them from his mouth brings the words their rightful life.
I give 'The Anthropocene Reviewed', 5 stars.