The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

Hardcover, 304 pages

English language

Published Sept. 5, 2021 by Penguin.

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

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4 stars (49 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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Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

Jeg ser gjennom bunken av bøker jeg har lest i år, og det har blitt et godt leseår, selv om jeg enda ikke er helt i mål. Men jeg tror jeg kan si at høydepunktet kom med denne diamanten av en bok, en varm, menneskelig og god samling av essays om hvordan det er å være menneske på søken etter en forklaring i den antropocene tidsalder. Jeg elsker essays, og jeg liker filosofering, og John Green gir meg mye av begge. Noen vil hevde at dette er hobbyfilosofi, og at det er for enkelt, men det meste av dyp filosofi er ikke annet enn enkle innsikter forklart i et språk som søker én ting: Nøyaktighet. Det bidrar til en opplevelse av dybde, og stenger murer for det enkle. Dette er den boken jeg trenger, og jeg tror det er mange andre som gjør det også, en liten flik av håp …

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.

Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Ich habe ehrlich gesagt mich vorher nicht so sehr mit dem Buch oder Green beschäftigt. Ich kannte ihn nur als „den einen Bruder von vlogbrothers“. Den Kanal gucke ich aber auch seit 2010 oder so nicht mehr.

Ich bin also ohne Erwartungen herangegangen und war komplett überrascht. Das Buch ist eine Ansammlung von Essays über die Dinge, die unser Leben und speziell dass des Autors so ausmachen.

Es wird jedes Mal sehr philosophisch und gerne autobiografisch, aber nie langweilig. Gleichzeitig kann es auch eine Quelle für unnötiges Partywissen sein.

Es ist wunderbar geschrieben, hat aber meiner Meinung eher etwas in der Kategorie Kunst/Poesie als bei „Nonfiction“ zu suchen.

Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

(I'm going to assume that you already know and love the podcast, because, well, that's a pretty safe assumption. If you don't, go listen to a few episodes right now. Thank me later).

So: why bother with the book? It's (mostly) just the same material, isn't it? Not quite.

I enjoyed the book because I loved revisiting some of those episodes, none of which I remembered well enough to recite start-to-finish. Because I learned from them, even the ones I did remember well. Because there is new and lovely material. Because I can skip back and reread; or pause to reflect on a sentiment; or skim. Because, after all, I love books; because I only listen to podcasts while driving, and I seldom drive. Because there are footnotes and end notes. Mostly, though, because I really love this series and love Green's gentle compassionate irony, his sense of wonder …

Review of 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

What does it mean to review a book of reviews? I don't know, but this book made me think all sorts of deep thoughts about life, death, humanity, mental illness, and other Big Heavy Topics without necessarily feeling like I was tackling Big Heavy Topics. The structure of the five-star review for each topic works well, and the things reviewed vary widely and connect to aspects of Green's life in unexpected ways, which makes for a great read. The essays are short and thought-provoking, so I found it worked best for me to read a few at a time and then pause for a bit for reflection; it's not really a "binge" book. Like the rest of John Green's work, it's a little pretentious in a way that works for me. I'm definitely going to check out the podcast of the same name for more reflections on a human-centered world. …

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