The Orchid Thief by Susan OrleanMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
The book mostly followed a quirky character John Laroche who was arrested and charged with stealing rare orchids from the Florida swamp of Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve.
The book also has many details that are fillers and don't add anything to the overall story other than odd details. The book felt like it lost it's thread about mid-way or so, but did pull it back together for the closing.
I did learn there is a big trade in stolen rare plants, orchids in particular. Apparently some people go crazy for these plants.
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