Almost Human: The Astonishing Tale of Homo Naledi and the Discovery That Changed Our Human Story

Exciting new development in palaeontology, well written

I couldn't put this book down! I barely slept until I'd finished it and I've already lent it out three times! Panicking in case it didn't come back to me, but each time it has, thank goodness. Simply amazing and Lee Berger writes in a way that keeps you wanting to read more. He transports you right there with his excitement and explanation. You won't regret buying this book! :-)

Very interesting book on the finds at rising star cave. I had watched programmes on the dig but this asks as many questions such as how did the remains of the Naladi get into the cave... obviously another entrance long sealed. Lee Berger comes across as a great anthropologist and decent person. Not too technical, I bought this after completing a course on anthropology, I only wish I had it before I started!

A great story of discovery and endeavour, whilst at the same time providing a really helpful and readible overview of the history of the science and discovery of man’s ancestors. I literally read this cover to cover in a day - brilliant

A really amazing journey through this world changing scientific discovery lived through the eyes of the team that made it

A great book for those interested in anthropology.

Excellent read.

Excellent.

Even though Berger indulges in some self-congratulation throughout the story, it’s a pleasure to read his writing. Overall he paints a believable picture of the satisfaction of pushing back some of the curtains of the unknown, figuring out the best way to implement the scientific process in new contexts, and coordinating a modern-day dig. This lay person was impressed by his description of the many clues that can be gleaned from the context in which bones are found, their sizes and shapes, and their differences from previous finds. It’s fascinating how tiny is our window into the deep past, and how very deep that past is!

Takes the reader into a world only known to the world of searching for ancient human remains in Africa.The author of the book makes a discovery deep in some caves revealing another link to the ancient family tree of our ancestors.

Too self indulgent. The author seems to be more interested in anecdoes about his enterprise than explaining the science. It is also badly written. Too many adverds, adjectives and tacky anecdotes.

The subject of the book is interesting but the it is writers style is not appealing.

the book is mind blowing, the story of 'human kind' is so interesting, it is suitable for everyone, and dosen't need to have a big paleoanthropological background for understating it.