A review by katelynprice
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

Although I'm a fan of John Green's YA fiction, I really had no interest in reading this book, but my friend kept gushing about it. The first few essays were good and had Green's signature wit and style, but it wasn't until "Lascaux Cave Paintings" that I was truly sold. At that point I started reading many essays aloud to my husband, a history buff, and being able to share in them made them all the richer. Then the collection took a turn and became meaningful and insightful in a way I didn't expect. His experiences with depression made me feel truly seen. I used SO many book darts because Green has a true gift for making meaning of the mundane. He writes lines that just resonate and make me believe in the universal experience of humanity. This collection was inspiring and reminded me that I matter, what I do matters, and how I treat people matters. I gained so much from reading this and wholeheartedly recommend it. 
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