Non-fiction. Fascinating, and an excellent introduction to the subject. Despite the framing of the narrative within the authors' family histories, I did feel a lack of personal connection. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does decrease some of the emotional oomph. (Dec 2011)
This is the kind of history book I love to read! The authors offer a sweeping look at the impact sugar has had upon global history. They begin with intriguing personal stories of how sugar figures prominently in each of their family histories, the impetus for their writing the book. They explore the...
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