The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

The Anthropocene Reviewed is a collection of essays by bestselling author John Green, where he reviews different parts of human life and the world we live in—from the QWERTY keyboard to sunsets, from viral diseases to the song “Auld Lang Syne.” Each short essay is written with honesty, humor, and deep reflection. Green connects everyday things to big emotional truths, often tying them back to his own experiences with mental health, love, loss, and hope. The book encourages readers to think deeply about the world around them and how they experience it. It’s especially powerful for teens and adults who are healing from difficult experiences, as it shows how meaning can be found even in the most unexpected places.