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Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Laura Gurrin - Goodreads

If Pollan's point in writing this book was to make the reader think, then that's worked in my case. Ultimately, though, most of what I thought was how much Michael Pollan irritated me. That may not ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Aimee - Goodreads

I can't believe I'm writing a review about this book. Well anyways here goes. THIS BOOK WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP, unless you are required to read it for your college course. Which is what I am currently ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Steven - Goodreads

I liked this book, but would like an abridged version better. First the good stuff: This tome is LOADED with fascinating details about every possible aspect of the modern food industry, the fast-food ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Shirley Brown - Goodreads

!I'd started reading this book a few years ago, and finally got around to re-starting it and finishing it. It is a very interesting book. Parts of it are really disgusting like the killing of a wild ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - digbybare - Goodreads

This started out as a fascinating read. The chapters on industrialized corn and farming were very informative and engaging. The section on the Organic movement were pretty interesting too, but by the ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Cyndi - Goodreads

I really thought I would love this book more than I did. I love history and I love food but the book felt monotonous at times as he went on and on about things I didn't really care about. How many ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Tyler Franklin - Goodreads

A food fetishist pursues a natural diet against all odds. Don't know what else I was expecting, perhaps quicker routes to dietary recommendations? As it is, the reader follows Pollan in his myriad ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Ellie - Goodreads

I read the youth version of this book; I read it due to the fact that the adult version wasn't available at the library, but I was glad I did once I found the enclosed charts, pictures, and sidebars ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Lynn - Goodreads

I'd seen this book atop a list of "the best nonfiction" after friends had recommended it--naturally, I approached it with high expectations. Thanks to this, disappointment was probably inevitable. The ... Read full review

Review: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals

User Review  - Jay Robinson - Goodreads

Interesting to know what goes into each meal, but books about food are not really for me. Would not read more of Michael Pollan, nor diet advocacy books. Read full review


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