I’m Booked: “The Anthropocene Reviewed”
Written by Ally Abruscato. Photo courtesy of The Book Castle.
Hey, hi, hello! Welcome back to another book review with yours truly. Today, we’re talking about “The Anthropocene Reviewed” by the one and only John Green.
Ever since I read “The Fault in Our Stars” in middle school, I’ve been a John Green fan. Although I might not be the biggest YA (young adult) fanatic now, Green’s first non-fiction book is perfect for my taste. Although the title might seem daunting, “The Anthropocene Reviewed” is a captivating book that covers a multitude of topics. In this book about… humans? life? stories? earth? (I’m not even sure how to explain it,) Green gives ratings to everything from the Taco Bell breakfast menu to sunsets.
Since it is a collection of facts, stories and opinions, “The Anthropocene Reviewed” is quick and easy to read. Although there’s no central plot or set of characters, you still find yourself relating to Green’s thoughts and falling in love with the world. It is unlike any non-fiction book I’ve ever read, so if you have an aversion to them, do not fear! This book is emotional and funny throughout, despite being a collection of essays and five-star ratings. While Green’s other books are moving in their own way, “The Anthropocene Reviewed” is for a wider audience: the human race.
To give you a taste of Green’s beautiful writing, here is a quote: “One of the strange things about adulthood is that you are your current self, but you are also all the selves you used to be, the ones you grew out of but can’t ever quite get rid of.”
I really enjoyed “The Anthropocene Reviewed” and found myself deeply impacted by it. I give this book five stars (that’s a joke you’ll get once you read the book.) I’ll be back soon with another book review, but until then, I’m Booked.
As Editor-in-Chief, Ally Abruscato leads and supports a talented group of staff and contributors in pursuing their creative endeavors. At SCAD, Ally majors in Photography and minors in Advertising & Branding. She regularly offers pop culture insights through movie reviews, articles and her weekly column, “I’m Booked.” When she’s not writing or taking photos, Ally’s probably outside, reading or running.
