A review by marissadai
The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America's Banana King by Rich Cohen

4.0

a very quick, easy read. i absolutely love cohen's style of writing - his voice is so strong and engaging, especially in his descriptions. the plot was also incredibly interesting and unique; i never know how fascinating the history of the banana industry was. the book is less a biography about samuel zemurray and more an adventure tale that spans across countries and centuries, from banana cowboys to communists, and a question of western imperialism and capitalist influence in central america. highly recommend!