I loved this first few chapters of this book; I went around telling everyone and anyone who would listen as many facts about bananas as they could stand. As a resident of Boston, I enjoyed the references to local places and history (even if it is embarassing how intolerant Bostonians have been). Near the end of the book, though, I was struggling to read more than five pages without falling asleep. I love Rich Cohen's writing style - I read some of this book aloud to my students as an example of engaging non-fiction - but I just wasn't as into the whole Guatemala thing as he was. I understand why it was imporant - clearly! - but I loved the facts about bananas and banana cowboys and the earlier events in Honduras more.