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  • By: John Green
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  • Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
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A deeply moving and insightful collection of personal essays from number-one best-selling 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-centred 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.

©2021 John Green (P)2021 Penguin Audio

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I give the Anthropocene Reviewed, 5 stars.

Put simply, this is a beautiful book. Full little journeys which we get to spend with a man I thought I could not admire any more than I did, until I read this book.

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I cried and laughed and now feel less alone.

this book made me reconsider and consider a lot that we just don't day to day. written through the pandemic and read during the pandemic makes this a special book and reading leaves me feeling less alone.

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This collection of essays written during the pandemic is a reflection of John Green himself: Wry, funny, anxious, sincere, compassionate. He writes a little like Bill Bryson - there is the wit and intelligent observation, but John Green is more open and hence vulnerable as a writer. Parts of this book are intensely moving. A book, worthy of multiple re-listens. I give “The Anthropocene Reviewed” five stars.

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Delightful

I absolutely loved the premise - rating various social and concrete phenomena as though they were a book or restaurant. I found each chapter to be a mini essay on random topics that interested the author, many of them topics completely unfamiliar to me. And so it was like dipping into a box of chocolates without a key to explain the flavours. Each one sweet, and some surprising. This audiobook did not have a storyline, however it does have some autobiographical elements so you are left feeling you have a made a new friend, with an introverted, humanly imperfect, witty, philosophical and creative person.
Highly recommended

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Exceptional

This novel is my favourite of John Green's works. It is essentially just a rambling podcast in book form, but in the best way possible. I cannot recommend it enough.

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I give The Anthropocene Reviewed.. 5 stars.

As an avid fan and lover of both John and Hank Green and vlogbrothers for many years, this book has extensively made me feel more connected to the brothers. The premise of this book is unique and filled with wonderous experiences that John articulates in an encapsulating way. Reading (or listening to) this book encourages the reader to investigate their thoughts and actions in the Anthropocene as experienced daily.

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The philosophy of anxiety

Great book. I don't usually swing at the short story format but loved this. This book will make you cry, stare at clouds and stars and feel deeply about everything for a week or so.
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a book that marks this time in history

I like to think about what insights it's will be to people in 100 years

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A very natural-sounding audio book

Occasionally while listening to an audiobook, I'll come across a section that was written with visual reading in mind—the flow isn't quite right when translated to audio reading. However, in this case, the book feels ideally tailored to the format. Green's reading is excellent, though the audio quality is occasionally imperfect. (This is understandable given it was recorded during a pandemic.) The stories (reviews?) themselves range from mildly amusing to highly engaging. I laughed out loud at points, other times I was reduced to tears.

I give The Anthropocene Reviewed five stars.

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Like therapy...

What a generous, humble brain. Stimulating and soothing at the same time. Grateful listener.

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