Reviews

Ten Tomatoes that Changed the World: A History by William Alexander

catbooking's review against another edition

4.0

Not very technical, but how technical can you really get on such a small everyday topic as tomatoes. Still, even with some 'water' in the narrative I learned a LOT about both the tomato past as well as the tomato present. It also made me want to go investigate tomatoes on my burger and on the shelves at my local grocery store.

Well worth checking out, even if you don't really like tomatoes.

bookographic's review against another edition

funny informative medium-paced

4.0

sfenstermacher's review

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

rapgamenancyreagan's review

adventurous informative lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

kcheek's review

funny informative slow-paced

5.0

plaidpladd's review

3.0

I liked the history parts of this book the best; I learned a lot.

mdecory's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

2.0

meganh123's review against another edition

informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

stoof's review against another edition

informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

bookwoman37's review

adventurous funny informative medium-paced

4.25

I really enjoyed reading this book.  I learned a lot about world history, food history and the tomato.  The book begins in Mexico the origin of the tomato and ends in Florida, home to the tasteless tomato and the back yard gardens trying to restore it.  The book is well written with a lot of information and humor. Enjoy