A review by mjlin2009
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

5.0

Great for helping me relearn reading for self-fulfillment and pleasure, instead of the more practical purpose of skimming and memorizing for academic classes. The analysis in this book is written very clearly: whether or not you agree with every statement, the author is extremely step-by-step with his writing, emphasizing transitions and examples as much as the content itself. Then he summarizes what he says several times during the book. So if you're reading this book, the message gets pounded into your head whether you pay attention or not. I find myself sometimes referencing Sapiens's ideas in conversations, which is the sign of an effective book.