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The Anthropocene Reviewed

By: John Green
Narrated by: John Green
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Brought to you by Penguin.

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 Essays Sociology Nonfiction Inspiring Heartfelt Feel-Good Thought-Provoking
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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.

I give the Anthropocene Reviewed, 5 stars.

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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.

I cried and laughed and now feel 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.

The Anthropocene Reviewed, reviewed

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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

Delightful

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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.

Exceptional

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I love listening to John and his thoughts on things. it was truly moving

beautiful

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I cannot begin to express how much I enjoyed listening to this book, the only disappointment was that it wasn't longer. I am NOT a non-fiction reader, I have read non-fiction, but for the most part, when I consume books, I like to be whisked away from the reality I exist in. But this book is like nothing I have read. It is not a memoir, it is not a biography, but rather, it is the whimsical observations of the plane that we live in. John Green made me feel all sorts of unexpected emotions – his essay on the Piggly Wiggly supermarket made me laugh; his explanation of the Kauai O'o Bird made me cry. It is an insight into how his brain works and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I particularly enjoyed watching his courage bloom – at the beginning of the book you could hear John's anxiety while narrating, and as the stories poured out of him, his confidence grew into a thing of pure joy. This The Anthropocene Reviewed is definitely a five star book.

Excellent

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Filled with love, sorrow and laughter, this is the book we needed right now. Thanks John.

The book we needed in 2021

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Did you ever ponder the meaning of life? Follow along as John explores the impact and relevance of humans.

A fabulous exploration of life

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This collection of essays bought moments of joy, sadness, curiosity, frustration, despair and hope.
The device of the 5 star review keeps it 'tight'.
Not being confined by the author's chosen limits, and having lived in the Antropocene for 71 years I can make some of my own rules.
My only desire would be that it be supplied in large print format - not just audible for those of us who are losing their sight.

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