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A review by lauradftba
No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference by Greta Thunberg
reflective
slow-paced
2.5
Didn't realise I was listening to the abridged version until it was too late 😩
Not sure what to make of it. Recognise that GT is somewhat of a polarised figure and any criticism tends to land people immediately in the pile with all the Climate Change denying weirdos.
I can't say I felt particular emboldened to up my efforts to reduce my personal carbon footprint. Presented as an audiobook the speeches come across as stark and lacking, it's giving "video essayist youtuber circa 2017", when compared to footage of the very same speeches. It's a bit like watching footage of a movie but without the soundtrack, if that makes sense.
The speeches do repeat themselves a little but I also don't know what to make of that. On one hand, using the same phrases makes for a uniform message from speech to speech, on another reusing phrases is very economical (can imagine having to juggle being a teenager and international spokesperson), but on the other hand it highlighted GT's immaturity/inexperience as a speech writer.
I've felt more spurred into action by books actually about Climate Change, such as "Under a White Sky". GT comes across as a little immature in her treatment of CC as a yes/no problem, even when making allowances for her Asperger's.
Not sure what to make of it. Recognise that GT is somewhat of a polarised figure and any criticism tends to land people immediately in the pile with all the Climate Change denying weirdos.
I can't say I felt particular emboldened to up my efforts to reduce my personal carbon footprint. Presented as an audiobook the speeches come across as stark and lacking, it's giving "video essayist youtuber circa 2017", when compared to footage of the very same speeches. It's a bit like watching footage of a movie but without the soundtrack, if that makes sense.
The speeches do repeat themselves a little but I also don't know what to make of that. On one hand, using the same phrases makes for a uniform message from speech to speech, on another reusing phrases is very economical (can imagine having to juggle being a teenager and international spokesperson), but on the other hand it highlighted GT's immaturity/inexperience as a speech writer.
I've felt more spurred into action by books actually about Climate Change, such as "Under a White Sky". GT comes across as a little immature in her treatment of CC as a yes/no problem, even when making allowances for her Asperger's.