A review by catphilli
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.5

What an unexpected treat of a book. I think people tend to pretty quickly discount John Green’s writing because they associate it with the female teen fanfare surrounding his other fiction novels and their associated book to film/tv adaptations. I’ll admit I’d fallen into the trap myself. But this book was surprisingly nuanced and truthful and a fantastic balance of contemplative and considered while also maintains a lightheartedness and genuine tone throughout. Would highly recommend the audiobook as its narrated by Green himself and I think he really brings his personal anecdotes to life in a visual and engaging way. Like I said - I didn’t expect to like it quite as much as I did (I intend on getting a physical copy purely so I can highlight and underline to my hearts content) and I think it’s one I’ll be mentioning to people in future. 
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