Sign in with Facebook
Liong's Reviews > Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
by
by
A universal, fascinating, and eye-opening history book.
I found Harari’s writing on history to be brilliant and captivating, especially for readers who usually don't enjoy history.
The author doesn’t focus on a single time or event. Instead, he explores the entire history of humankind, from our earliest beginnings to modern-day technology.
Yuval Noah Harari uses simple, accessible language, avoiding complex terms. This makes the book enjoyable for everyone, even those without a background in history or science.
He goes beyond recounting events; he also asks profound questions like, "What makes humans happy?" and "What’s the meaning of progress?" He even ventures into discussions about the future—something many history books don’t cover.
Rather than just presenting facts, Harari writes history in a storytelling style. His use of interesting examples and hypothetical scenarios brings the past to life, making the content engaging and enjoyable.
The author often challenges our common beliefs about religion, economics, and human nature.
His ideas can be surprising, encouraging you to rethink your views on human history.
I found Harari’s writing on history to be brilliant and captivating, especially for readers who usually don't enjoy history.
The author doesn’t focus on a single time or event. Instead, he explores the entire history of humankind, from our earliest beginnings to modern-day technology.
Yuval Noah Harari uses simple, accessible language, avoiding complex terms. This makes the book enjoyable for everyone, even those without a background in history or science.
He goes beyond recounting events; he also asks profound questions like, "What makes humans happy?" and "What’s the meaning of progress?" He even ventures into discussions about the future—something many history books don’t cover.
Rather than just presenting facts, Harari writes history in a storytelling style. His use of interesting examples and hypothetical scenarios brings the past to life, making the content engaging and enjoyable.
The author often challenges our common beliefs about religion, economics, and human nature.
His ideas can be surprising, encouraging you to rethink your views on human history.
Sign into Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ to see if any of your friends have read
Sapiens.
Sign In »
Reading Progress
Finished Reading
July 27, 2020
–
Started Reading
July 31, 2020
– Shelved
September 27, 2020
–
37.0%
September 28, 2020
–
40.0%
October 6, 2020
–
47.0%
October 7, 2020
–
51.0%
October 10, 2020
–
53.0%
October 10, 2020
–
56.0%
October 13, 2020
–
67.0%
October 13, 2020
–
71.0%
October 15, 2020
–
77.0%
October 15, 2020
–
81.0%
October 18, 2020
–
Finished Reading
Comments Showing 1-9 of 9 (9 new)
date
newest »
newest »
message 1:
by
Imme
(new)
-
added it
Feb 07, 2023 10:05AM
Wow, read it twice? That's dedication haha ;)
reply
|
flag
Imme wrote: "Wow, read it twice? That's dedication haha ;)"Imme, I can't remember too much, especially my first read. Too exciting to read this book. It opens my eyes.
Beautifully stated Liong!
Karen wrote: "Beautifully stated Liong!"Thank you, Karen. 😉
lovely summation
Phrodrick wrote: "lovely summation"Thank you, Phrodrick.
Awesome thoughtful review Liong!
Esta wrote: "Awesome thoughtful review Liong!"Thank you. Esta.
Brooke’s Cozy Books wrote: "Great review! It sounds like a thought-provoking book written in an easy and enjoyable style - it’s good to see authors using storytelling and an engaging style with topics as immense as this :)"You are right, Brooke. Thank you!
