In the nonfiction novel Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Yuval Noah Harari takes
the reader on a journey through the human experience from the homo genus’s creation until
now. He accomplishes this by focusing on how the three principal revolutions-—cognitive,
agricultural, and scientific—came to be and how they shaped our development. The first of
them, the cognitive revolution, touches on how we developed our trademark intelligence. The
second, the agricultural revolution, touches on how we transitioned from hunter-gatherer
societies to villages that farmed and herded livestock. Finally, the scientific revolution touches
on the start of technological development and scientific exploration. When discussing these
seemingly ill-related topics, Harari uses the long-standing themes of religion, kingdom, and
money to connect them; as well as something he refers to as imagined realities.
This novel, Sapiens, is arguably the best book I have ever read. The language is easy to
understand, and the content both relatable and fresh; I only have praises. Whether you love
nonfiction or are like me and stick mostly to fiction, I believe this is a book everyone should
read. The only score it deserves is five out of five stars for its astounding ability to enlighten and
inform any reader.