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georgina_bawden's review
3.0
I enjoy George Monbiot's writing, but I didn't realise this was essentially a collection of his Guardian column pieces. Divorced of their natural context they were less impactful, and very repetitive of style (which is understandable since columns often have a format). Not great to read cover to cover! Some of the essays were very interesting and persuasive, with some original thinking, but ultimately I prefer a longer form work.
charliestyr's review
3.0
Bought this without reading what it was all about, and so wasn't aware it was a collection of his articles, by and large which I had already read which was slightly disappointing.
A collection of his articles is pretty heavy going one after the other, nonetheless still covers important topics and at least the couple I hadn't read provided something new.
If you religiously read his work already I don't recommend this book.
A collection of his articles is pretty heavy going one after the other, nonetheless still covers important topics and at least the couple I hadn't read provided something new.
If you religiously read his work already I don't recommend this book.
femke495's review
3.0
All of these essays have been written between 2007 and 2015 so some were a little outdated or not relevant anymore, nevertheless the majority was still interesting to read and talked about issues (unfortunately) still going on in 2022.
gotossmycausticsalad's review
Didn't realise it was a collection of essays, most of which seem quite familiar as I've read his columns.
josiee123's review
4.0
Quick-witted and scathing about neoliberalism and elite self-interest, I've actually found some good crossovers between the political theory, current affairs and economic growth focused on during my Political Economy course for Development.
And all in the form of brief journalistic articles which can be dipped in and out of, which has kept my brain awake yet relaxed
And all in the form of brief journalistic articles which can be dipped in and out of, which has kept my brain awake yet relaxed
nobodyatall's review
3.0
I was a bit disappointed to find i was just reading a collection of his articles/essays, most of which I had already read. It was good to read through them again though, Monbiot has some very important things to say.
Still, I'm a bit dissatisfied with this, I was hoping for something more.
Still, I'm a bit dissatisfied with this, I was hoping for something more.
micromys's review against another edition
5.0
I came to Monbiot through his writing about the environment so his essays on economics and politics were completely new to me. His engaging style and ability to tackle the subjects we tend to deliberately overlook make this a book you should read. Read it then ask yourself some serious questions about why you (and I) continue to tolerate so much that is unjust, self-centred and damaging.