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rachelita's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
sheriff's review against another edition
5.0
This book is amazing with look into the life of people all over the world. Short stories that ring true to everyone from every walk of life. With a picture to set the scene of the person talking then a short blurb from the authors conversation with them. Usually following a common theme of love, loss, struggle, and life. The author does a great job of choosing the best order to show these stories with contrast to each other and knowing exactly when to add levity at the right time.
10/10
10/10
bmzhang's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Mood switches are abrupt but the project and book are just so beautiful
jbrownleo's review against another edition
5.0
What an amazing book! I love this entire concept so much. I tried not to read it too fast because I didn’t want it to end. Some stories were funny, some were so heartbreaking, some were heartwarming...so many different stories from so many different walks of life. It really puts things into perspective. Definitely a book I will read more than once.
alexanicole1128's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.5
I loved that this book shows how different people from different backgrounds, cultures, and places in the world are connected through their lived experiences and perspectives.
happylilkt's review against another edition
4.0
I love Humans of New York. It is one of my favorite things on the internet. If you are familiar with Brandon Stanton's work then you know precisely what to expect.
What I love about HONY, and specifically this edition which is more global in scope, is how it builds bridges between cultures, communities, cities, and nations. We need more bridge-builders. We need more empathy. We need more compassion. And yes, we need more of the random human utterances that he manages to capture. I am grateful that in spite of all of the grief in the world that we are here on this earth together. That we have the spiritual capacity to connect and to try to understand each other. I strongly believe that this is the purpose of life: to struggle, to have compassion, to connect. Thank you, Brandon Stanton, for showing us this in pictures and in the words you share.
Note: contains profanity, mature references.
What I love about HONY, and specifically this edition which is more global in scope, is how it builds bridges between cultures, communities, cities, and nations. We need more bridge-builders. We need more empathy. We need more compassion. And yes, we need more of the random human utterances that he manages to capture. I am grateful that in spite of all of the grief in the world that we are here on this earth together. That we have the spiritual capacity to connect and to try to understand each other. I strongly believe that this is the purpose of life: to struggle, to have compassion, to connect. Thank you, Brandon Stanton, for showing us this in pictures and in the words you share.
Note: contains profanity, mature references.
hummusluvr69's review against another edition
5.0
A gorgeous, haunting, provocative assemblage of the most powerful currency in the universe — our stories. This project and medium is so dear to me!
fiireads's review
5.0
I have been a fan of Brandon Stanton since 2016. His Facebook page, Humans of New York, is set to Favorites on my notification settings so that new updates appear first thing on my feed. When he visited Bangladesh for the first time, he had posted an update looking for an interpreter and translator. I was beyond excited to apply for the position and keeping my fingers crossed that I would get selected. Unfortunately, a crisis in the family meant I was no longer available during those mentioned dates and I no longer applied.
Well, guess what! My best from university got the role! And a few days later, she had arrived at my dorm room with an autograph from Brandon! One of my most cherished memorabilia till date!
Therefore, I obviously needed to get my hands on this and it has been a wave of every emotion imaginable, and chock-full of heart-wrenching and euphoric storytelling. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Thank you Brandon Stanton for existing the same time as I am in this world for keeping my faith in humanity restored on a regular basis.
Well, guess what! My best from university got the role! And a few days later, she had arrived at my dorm room with an autograph from Brandon! One of my most cherished memorabilia till date!
Therefore, I obviously needed to get my hands on this and it has been a wave of every emotion imaginable, and chock-full of heart-wrenching and euphoric storytelling. If I could give it 10 stars, I would! Thank you Brandon Stanton for existing the same time as I am in this world for keeping my faith in humanity restored on a regular basis.