daytonm's review against another edition
4.0
Did Endgame need to be a 2-volume, 881-page monster? No--Derrick could probably use a firmer editor. The first part of volume 2 is especially repetitive. But it gets better, and it's still worthwhile. (Though if you're new to deep ecological critiques of capitalism, this is probably not the best place to start, haha.)
There are a few core aspects of his analysis that I disagree with; for example, I am not sure that the analogy between individual abusers and society as a whole is as ironclad as he suggests. But he is relentless in exposing the out-of-control violence underpinning our so-called civilization, both against humans and nonhumans, and his call to action is undeniable.
There are a few core aspects of his analysis that I disagree with; for example, I am not sure that the analogy between individual abusers and society as a whole is as ironclad as he suggests. But he is relentless in exposing the out-of-control violence underpinning our so-called civilization, both against humans and nonhumans, and his call to action is undeniable.
boureemusique's review against another edition
4.0
This book has a few more personal meanderings than the first volume, and a couple of parts could have been edited better, but Jensen continues strong factual and persuasive writing in this second volume. He gives more examples of the way "civilization" is messing up life on this planet and offers a few solutions.
rebus's review against another edition
2.25
A virtue signaling narcissist and intellectual fraud who wants credit for everything while never having the courage of his own convictions. The book does have some intellectual value, but much of it is undercut by the repulsiveness of the author (in person).
Such a shame, as I thought he was a true anarchist looking out for all people, but he instead turns out to be rich and isolated on vast acreage (much like the Unabomber, though he would never bomb a dam as he exhorts others to do).
Such a shame, as I thought he was a true anarchist looking out for all people, but he instead turns out to be rich and isolated on vast acreage (much like the Unabomber, though he would never bomb a dam as he exhorts others to do).
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