My dad gave my kids this book for Christmas and I ended up reading it myself. I had to get used to it being a comic at first and it is very interesting. I can't wait for the next 2 books. As then it will all probably make a lot of sense.
It is a little strange that the writer portraits himself in the comic book. So you are reading a story that someone is telling. Which in my head is a bit of a twister until you get used to it. If it is targeted to kids it probably would be easier to read if the comic book is just reflecting the story. I hope this makes sense. But I enjoyed the book and am waiting for the next issues.
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Not only was the spine badly damaged but the front cover was dirty. Was meant to be a gift but I could not give it in this state. Very disappointed.
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Book badly damaged on arrival
By Annoyed on 23 July 2022
Not only was the spine badly damaged but the front cover was dirty. Was meant to be a gift but I could not give it in this state. Very disappointed.
By Annoyed on 23 July 2022
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Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2021
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Good for visual learners but be warned
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 January 2021Verified Purchase
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Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 November 2020Verified Purchase
Djilly L.
A panoramic view on human history, now in graphic form, but with the same flaws
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2021Verified Purchase
A panoramic view on human history, now in graphic form, but with the same flaws
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2021
This is a great graphic novel that combines a host of scientific, technological and anthropological disciplines. It reads exceptionally well, and the hardcover book is simply very nicely presented. The book served as a perfect present for my 11-year old bookworm who loves both history and graphic novels.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 December 2021
Now, I should say that I do have mixed feelings about the author and his Sapiens and Homo Deus books. On the one hand they cover a super broad scope and combine thousands of years of human experience, history and knowledge. In a sense it is phenomenal how Mr Harari cleverly combines a readable account that crosses many disciplines in to a fantastic narrative, that is frankly very entertaining.
However, you first of all will have to digest the authors agenda, his thoughts on animal suffering, his view on where humanity is heading, his assertion that hunter gathers were happier ect.
And then there are many assertions that are presented as a fact like how the agricultural revolution was detrimental to human wellbeing, his statement that Neanderthals ceased to exist because modern humans had superior cognitive abilities. Nevertheless most comes without evidencing research, nor is it supported by historical facts. This given that these books are so popular is a little troubling to say the least. Thirdly, perhaps because these are concepts that generally interest me, there was very little in these books and in this graphic novel that I didn’t know about, or did not intuitively know.
So it’s a great piece of pop-non-fiction. However it also serves as a one of the best examples that as a reader you should be suspicious of pseudo history that covers a broad range of disciplines.
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Sapiens for teens
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Disappointed...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2020Verified Purchase
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2020
The write up mentioned illustrations but disappointed to find that this is 100% illustrated, reminiscent of a comic book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2020
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