294 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593240472
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Description
A “gripping” (The Washington Post) account of how the major transformations in history—from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism—have been shaped not by humans but by germsAccording to the accepted narrative of progress, humans have...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
challenging 24%
dark 14%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness
294 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593240472
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Crown
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Description
A “gripping” (The Washington Post) account of how the major transformations in history—from the rise of Homo sapiens to the birth of capitalism—have been shaped not by humans but by germsAccording to the accepted narrative of progress, humans have...
Community Reviews Summary of 231 reviews
Moods
reflective 37%
challenging 24%
dark 14%
sad 5%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
tense 1%
Pace
slow 18%
fast 14%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Ableism, Alcoholism, Animal deathMinor
Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness