This was a nice, easy read with some interesting bits of knowledge and history. However, I often found the author would allude to something but then not go into any detail about it. For instance, she spoke about techniques for hand pollinating (I forget the actual term) vanilla orchids and how a 12 year old found a better technique which is still in use today but then failed to tell us anything about that technique. She would often mention something of interest or allude to some sort of progressive technique and then end the chapter without telling us anything about it. I found this really irritating.

This book is an emotive opinion piece, so don't expect the inclusion of sources or the most scientifically based information.