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Sapiens

by Yuval Noah Harari · 443 pages · Published December 2010
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4.39 / 5 across 850K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A mind-blowing, philosophical Adult non-fiction built around human history, big ideas, evolution. 443 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Mind-Blowing. Philosophical. Sweeping.

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Mind-Blowing Philosophical Sweeping
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Human History
Big Ideas
Evolution
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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Non-Fiction
History
Anthropology
Moods
Mind-Blowing
Philosophical
Sweeping
Key Tropes
Human History
Big Ideas
Evolution
Ending
Satisfying
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No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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