Jo

Shocked by how intricate and complex the history behind this fruit is. Something we take for granted has caused so much pain, even lead to deaths, and has been the life's work of so many and haunted so many researchers.

Such an informative and interesting read. It was a very complete history of the time, and included facts behind the Queens' and the King's relatives and associates.

Really excited to read this after seeing the movie, but this is the rare case where the movie was better. It was such a slow burn that had I not been waiting for the creature I would've dnf. The last 50 pages were almost worth the long beginning though. Just really wanted more of Moder — my reason for reading the book in the first place.