The Anthropocene Reviewed

by John Green

First published 2021

In this quirky, insightful essay collection, bestselling author John Green examines the contradictions of modern life, from QWERTY keyboards to Canada geese. As a species, we've reshaped the planet, yet we're powerless against a global pandemic. Green's gift for storytelling shines as he charts a path through this human-centered world, celebrating its beauty and flaws with equal heart.

Genres: science, essays, anthropology, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic

Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking

Tropes: celebration-of-beauty-and-flaws, examination-of-contradictions

336 pages · Paperback · Dutton

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