Very detailed, very descriptive and very convincing tale about the fast food industry. It's not just about the food or even the executives, it's about everything from the effects of fast food on weight, to worldwide impacts, to even the roots of fast food - from Ray Kroc to Walt Disney, this book has it all. It's quite complicated and almost hard to read at points, but with all the anecdotes and esoteric information, it's too compelling to complain about. 
 However, Fast Food Nation does shine, and it's a revealing account of everything under the sun in the fast food industry. An interesting rainy day read, that might make you reconsider stepping into McDonalds. But not overly condemning or preachy, just a straight description, facts and stats. Endless interesting and a nice book to analyze.