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The Anthropocene Reviewed
John Green reviews facets of the human-made world, from Canada geese to the Hawaiian pizza, on a five-star scale. Each essay mixes history with his own life, including his experience of anxiety and illness.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2021
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 337
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like warm, personal essays that find meaning in small things.
Skip this if you want a single argument or fast plot rather than a collection of short pieces.
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Quick answers about The Anthropocene Reviewed
- What is The Anthropocene Reviewed about?
- John Green reviews facets of the human-made world, from Canada geese to the Hawaiian pizza, on a five-star scale. Each essay mixes history with his own life, including his experience of anxiety and illness.
- Who should read The Anthropocene Reviewed?
- Read it if you like warm, personal essays that find meaning in small things. Skip it if you want a single argument or fast plot rather than a collection of short pieces.
- How long and how fast is The Anthropocene Reviewed?
- It is a slow-paced, medium read of about 337 pages, first published in 2021.
- Does The Anthropocene Reviewed have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Suicide, Mental illness, Death.
- Can I borrow The Anthropocene Reviewed for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Anthropocene Reviewed; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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