What is the theme in The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean?

Another theme in the book would be the unique environment in Florida. Throughout the novel, Susan discusses how the unique environment of Florida creates the perfect setting for certain events to transpire. Florida is a place where plants grow and living creatures thrive. It is an environment that is expansive, huge and yet able to be easily contained. By draining the swamp waters, investors create land; allow the water to seep back in and your waterfront property becomes a swamp again. The land is pliable and can be molded to fit a person's needs.