#38 in Popular science
The Uninhabitable Earth
- 336
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 5 weeks on the list, peaked at #6
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About the book
The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming is a 2019 non-fiction book by David Wallace-Wells about the consequences of global warming. It was inspired by his New York magazine article "The Uninhabitable Earth" (2017).
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.8 across 133 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 42% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Popular science average of 8.4. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.8 | 9 | 7% |
| Hardcover | 7.8 | 124 | 93% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This is a must read book on climate change. Reading this book honestly made me feel considerably more anxious about the state of our earth. However, he's right—the reality is that the situation is absolutely dire, and if we don't do anything about it soon then we're all f*cked. I do have a couple of criticisms about the book: 1) I wish it was written in more straightforward language (yes the writing was beautiful but he could've said the same thing in less words), 2) some parts felt a little repetitive. Overall, great book though. Honestly at this point everyone should be aware of the state…”
Frequently asked
What is The Uninhabitable Earth rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 133 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Uninhabitable Earth worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 133 ratings, which puts it ahead of 16 % of the Popular science shelf.
How long does it take to read The Uninhabitable Earth?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 336 pages.
Where does The Uninhabitable Earth rank?
#38 in Popular science on the current snapshot.
Was The Uninhabitable Earth a bestseller?
Yes — 5 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #6. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Uninhabitable Earth?
It has 336 pages — shorter than 51% of the ranked books in Popular science.
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