49 pages 1 hour read

Elizabeth Kolbert

The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History (2014)

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Elizabeth Kolbert's The Sixth Extinction eloquently combines scientific rigor with compelling narrative, warning of the ongoing biodiversity crisis. Critics laud its engaging prose and thorough research, though some argue it leans heavily on alarming scenarios without offering concrete solutions. Overall, it’s a critical and accessible look at humanity's impact on the planet.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sixth Extinction?

Readers drawn to The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert appreciate insightful, well-researched narratives on environmental science and natural history. Similar to fans of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring and Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time, they seek compelling stories about humanity's impact on Earth's ecosystems and urgent conservation issues.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Science / Nature
Animals
Climate Change
Themes
Natural World: Environment