Author: Eric Schlosser
# of Pages: 399 (paperback)
Genre: Nonfiction, Food, Health
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Synopsis: Fast food has hastened the malling of our landscape, widened the chasm between rich and poor, fueled an epidemic of obesity, and propelled American cultural imperialism abroad. That's a lengthy list of charges, but Eric Schlosser makes them stick with an artful mix of first-rate reportage, wry wit, and careful reasoning.
Review: Nonfiction is not my cup of tea.
It served it's purpose; it gave me facts about fast food companies, and some of it was actually interesting. But the politics...not exactly something I enjoy reading about. Ever.
Fast Food Nation is actually relatively easy to read compared to other nonfiction books. Schlosser actually tells stories of other people's experiences, so you can enjoy it almost like a fictional story. Almost.
It's a good book if you're looking for stunning facts and/or to be persuaded off of fast food.
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