The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

John Green

May 2021 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by John Green

About this audiobook

“Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition—and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention.” —Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking

The instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down, is now available with two brand-new essays!

“Gloriously personal and life-affirming. The perfect book for right now.” —People
“Essential to the human conversation.” —Library Journal, starred review

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar. Funny, complex, and rich with detail, the  reviews chart the contradictions of contemporary humanity.

John Green’s gift for storytelling shines throughout this masterful collection. The Anthropocene Reviewed is an open-hearted exploration of the paths we forge and an unironic celebration of falling in love with the world.

Audio exclusive! Three bonus essays!

Ratings and reviews

I listened to this audiobook about a month after my father's passing from a cancer that he fiercely battled for less than a year. While a glance at the contents could have told me as much, I hadn't realized that this book would contain so much reflection on illness and dying. It is safe to say that while this book had me facing a variety of topics I wasn't comfortable with yet, it also provided me with my own reflection on said topics I hadn't realized I needed. The seemingly random connections between one person's lived life experience and the next leave me bewildered yet comforted in both the similarities and differences, largely distinguished by one's self, or ones geographic or even temporal location. I give John Green's "Reviewing the Anthropocene" 5 stars.

A beautiful endeavor to chronicle one's experience in the human age. John Green makes you laugh and cry. You feel both small and large, insignificant and ever important. Most importantly of all he makes you feel hope. Hope for when your situation might be bleak, and joy for where there is sorrow. This book is an absolutely remarkable experience, and is perhaps his best work yet. I give the experience of reading/listening to The Anthropocene Reviewed, 5 stars.

I love that John green ventured out of his typical story telling and talks about relatable subjects using advanced vocabulary to describe the ordinary. it's interesting to hear about his anxiety and struggles and coping skills to over come these obstacles. well John green I give this book 5 stars 🤩.

About the author

John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down. His books have received many accolades, including a Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and an Edgar Award. John has twice been a finalist for the LA Times Book Prize and was selected by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the writer and host of the critically acclaimed podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, John has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. He lives with his family in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit John online at johngreenbooks.com.