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The Omnivore's Dilemma
Michael Pollan follows four meals, from industrial corn to a hunted and foraged dinner, to show where modern American food comes from and what that means for how we should choose what to eat.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 464
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want to understand the food system behind your plate with a curious, readable guide.
Skip this if you want a diet plan or concrete recipes.
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Quick answers about The Omnivore's Dilemma
- What is The Omnivore's Dilemma about?
- Michael Pollan follows four meals, from industrial corn to a hunted and foraged dinner, to show where modern American food comes from and what that means for how we should choose what to eat.
- Who should read The Omnivore's Dilemma?
- Read it if you want to understand the food system behind your plate with a curious, readable guide. Skip it if you want a diet plan or concrete recipes.
- How long and how fast is The Omnivore's Dilemma?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 464 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does The Omnivore's Dilemma have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow The Omnivore's Dilemma for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Omnivore's Dilemma; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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