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cadmanreads's review against another edition
5.0
A book with a very important message.
Slightly repetitive due to the essay format but does not take away from the content.
Slightly repetitive due to the essay format but does not take away from the content.
sunrays118's review against another edition
3.0
This book is both a huge success and a massive failure; it depends on who you were before you opened the book. It won't change your mind. The arguments in here are not going to convince anyone who doesn't want to believe. In fact, I would venture to say very little of this book can serve as an argument. Instead, this book should be seen as a way to galvanize those already invested in this idea.
The actual book is a collection of writings: some essays, some articles, some random musings near as I can tell and one graduation speech. The rest of the book is a 50 page introduction. One sixth of the book is spent on the intro. This would be strange except it is the only part of the book that feels *written*. The book feels a bit like a hodgepodge, like rummaging though a box of old photos at the last minute to put on a poster at a wedding or shower. The articles feel a bit dated, out of sorts, and don't mesh super well together. It's hard to hear a clear point of view or a consistent voice. The pace changes a bit too much and even the goal seems fluid. If possible, I would highly suggest starting at page 200 and only read the last one third of the book, which, by the way, is excellent.
If you are a person who is already interested in these issues, you will probably like this book. That is especially true if only read the last 100 pages and you are wanting a call to action.
The actual book is a collection of writings: some essays, some articles, some random musings near as I can tell and one graduation speech. The rest of the book is a 50 page introduction. One sixth of the book is spent on the intro. This would be strange except it is the only part of the book that feels *written*. The book feels a bit like a hodgepodge, like rummaging though a box of old photos at the last minute to put on a poster at a wedding or shower. The articles feel a bit dated, out of sorts, and don't mesh super well together. It's hard to hear a clear point of view or a consistent voice. The pace changes a bit too much and even the goal seems fluid. If possible, I would highly suggest starting at page 200 and only read the last one third of the book, which, by the way, is excellent.
If you are a person who is already interested in these issues, you will probably like this book. That is especially true if only read the last 100 pages and you are wanting a call to action.
danileighta's review against another edition
5.0
Powerful! Each essay drew me in more and made me care more. I participated in one of the book groups discussions and was so impressed with her vision, clarity of mind, and fire for saving this planet. Please read this book. This crisis weighs on me heavily and I think this book goes a long way toward explaining it in accessible terms. You will feel like s*** as you read, don't get me wrong, because we are in for the fight of our lives with climate disruption and disaster, but it's fully worth the agony to understand the issues more clearly. ESPECIALLY how unregulated capitalism is destroying our country, other countries, and the planet and ESPECIALLY how the United States (and other wealthy nations) are placing the burden of climate disruption on the backs of nations that have not even committed the fossil fuel crimes against humanity.
Seriously, please read.
Seriously, please read.
frudzicz's review
It may be relevant to others to know that this book has neither scientific nor historical depth, but 1) perhaps it was not meant to, and 2) there may be other attributes to this book that may appeal to other readers. _Shock Doctrine_ remains Klein's high water mark, so to speak, in my opinion.
lillimoore's review
5.0
Naomi Klein does it again. How can a book be so simultaneously devastating and encouraging? Full thoughts to come. I bought my own computer so maybe I can finally get caught up
hnr104's review against another edition
4.0
I learned a lot from this book and I found it very quotable (in that I wanted to transcribe much of it) but I did find the listing of her personal accomplishments somewhat tedious. That plus some editing errors made it feel like a rushed publication. But, hey, the planet is on fire...a book about it is probably worth rushing.
leoniefnk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
3.75
On Fire by Naomi Klein will make you mad, but it's also such an important read. It represents, in a way, a Zeitgeist of the 2010s: the rising rage of the climate movement that took a tumble when COVID hit. To see so many of the phenomena described herein have been exacerbated in the five years since the book's release is disheartening and slightly panic inducing. Still, this well-written compilation of essays is still highly relevant, and I recommend giving it a read. It is well researched, though a little heavy handed on the rhetoric, and definitely acted as a wake up call for me.
blrosene's review against another edition
Naomi Klein continues to be one of the must-read authors of this century
juliarelova's review against another edition
5.0
It’s wild to me how we can have books like this and still not make changes to help our environment and ourselves