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353 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101133446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
history
psychology
sociology
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Description
Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years.
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
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informative 86%
inspiring 75%
hopeful 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 50%
emotional 45%
dark 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 75%
hopeful 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 50%
emotional 45%
dark 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 4%
slow 40%
fast 4%
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Racism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Grief, Death, RapeMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Sexual violence
353 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781101133446
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Publication date: Not specified
nonfiction
history
psychology
sociology
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Description
Why is it that in the aftermath of a disaster, people suddenly become altruistic, resourceful, and brave? Award-winning author Solnit explores this phenomena, looking at major calamities from the past 100 years.
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
informative 86%
inspiring 75%
hopeful 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 50%
emotional 45%
dark 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
inspiring 75%
hopeful 68%
reflective 65%
challenging 50%
emotional 45%
dark 20%
sad 15%
adventurous 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 54%
slow 40%
fast 4%
slow 40%
fast 4%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
View summary
Graphic
Racism, Violence, Gun violenceModerate
Grief, Death, RapeMinor
Ableism, Racial slurs, Sexual violence