The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green, Read by the Author

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John Green’s audiobook, The Anthropocene Reviewed, offers a complex and insightful look at the various human experiences that shape us. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss the essays that rate everything from diet Dr. Pepper to the Internet on a 5-star scale, while also providing internal exploration into his own psyche. He gives a beautiful and poignant performance, guiding listeners through gentle moments full of heartache that shift seamlessly to whimsical delight during upbeat sections.

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