How ironic it feels to be rating The Anthropocene Reviewed. This book made me laugh out loud, smile, sing, cry, and remember. Reading this book in 2024 brought me back to those early Covid days, desperately trying to maintain my sanity while humanity was aching. I loved the way John couches everything in his own experience while also giving context and information about the subjects he explores, and I especially appreciated the way he openly discussed the impact of colonialism and prejudice in each subject. Listening to John read the audiobook was special, as it felt like a friend telling me stories about their life. I give “The Anthropocene Reviewed” 5 stars.