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benrogerswpg's review against another edition
3.0
This was a pretty good book.
Not entirely the best in final actions, but the details of what the food giants do to exploit our addictions was angering!
3.7/5
Not entirely the best in final actions, but the details of what the food giants do to exploit our addictions was angering!
3.7/5
annieb123's review against another edition
5.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Hooked is a thought provoking (and at times distressing) expository look at the food industry and its effects on our eating habits by Michael Moss. Due out 2nd March 2021 from Random House, it's 304 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
The author has a casual academic style of writing; accessible and careful, but not overly convoluted or impenetrably difficult to read. He manages to convey a wealth of information without being pedantic or preachy. He writes clearly and concisely with a logical progression and a clear threads to follow which interweave the reality of the modern model of food production and processing, backed by a plethora of sources. Where actual contemporaneous sources shade into speculation, he says so clearly and unambiguously.
I found myself shocked at several points in the narrative. I was unaware of the connection between major agribusiness and tobacco (I shouldn't have been - it seems obvious in retrospect). I've been harping on processed food and food safety and security for *years*. I've combated it in part by growing as much of our food as practical, and trying to choose our other foods responsibly. I was also unaware of the psychological conditioning which happens subtly and inexorably.
This book definitely gave me a lot of information to think about. The author/publisher have also included chapter notes and a solid bibliography for further reading.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Hooked is a thought provoking (and at times distressing) expository look at the food industry and its effects on our eating habits by Michael Moss. Due out 2nd March 2021 from Random House, it's 304 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.
The author has a casual academic style of writing; accessible and careful, but not overly convoluted or impenetrably difficult to read. He manages to convey a wealth of information without being pedantic or preachy. He writes clearly and concisely with a logical progression and a clear threads to follow which interweave the reality of the modern model of food production and processing, backed by a plethora of sources. Where actual contemporaneous sources shade into speculation, he says so clearly and unambiguously.
I found myself shocked at several points in the narrative. I was unaware of the connection between major agribusiness and tobacco (I shouldn't have been - it seems obvious in retrospect). I've been harping on processed food and food safety and security for *years*. I've combated it in part by growing as much of our food as practical, and trying to choose our other foods responsibly. I was also unaware of the psychological conditioning which happens subtly and inexorably.
This book definitely gave me a lot of information to think about. The author/publisher have also included chapter notes and a solid bibliography for further reading.
Five stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
beardedbarista's review against another edition
5.0
Very topical to my life. I have been arguing with some conservative friends of mine that just don't believe food is addictive. This books was miraculously available to me by the wonderful folks at PRHAudio and was basically a fortification through science and study that food IS ADDICTIVE! And big food companies are working hard AF to keep you coming back to their processed foods and drinks.
This book will literally scare you. I highly recommend this. Personal choice is real but just like cigarettes or alcohol or other abusable substances, food is right up there with addiction and an uphill battle to fight the cravings of readily available cheap next hits.
This book will literally scare you. I highly recommend this. Personal choice is real but just like cigarettes or alcohol or other abusable substances, food is right up there with addiction and an uphill battle to fight the cravings of readily available cheap next hits.
carterp's review against another edition
3.5
Finally finished this book!!! Had to switch to the audio version halfway through bc it was a more academic brain read. After work my capacity to read things like this is very low so it took a long time to read. Still interesting! Good to think about food & the industries behind processed food.