A review by avidreaderandgeekgirl
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

challenging dark informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

   A wholly depressing, yet interesting, and well-researched look at the history of humans.  A great read if you're a nerd, but better for when the world isn't falling around us. 

   If you are easily offended by a non-Christian/Abrahamic religious or non-capitalist look at the history of humans, then this book is NOT for you. A part offends most if they consider things emotionally and not logically/objectively. 

  This book makes you think critically about our history, religions, and economic systems. Although I did have to take a mental health break, as it has an overall grim outlook on the future.

Overall, it's a fascinating read. 

Narrator Rating: 3.75 stars

   The narrator did a decent job, but nothing special. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Classism

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Fatphobia, Genocide, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Murder, Colonisation, War

Minor: Ableism, Addiction, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Drug abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Transphobia, Islamophobia, Medical content, Cannibalism, Car accident, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation