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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
informative
medium-paced
This book is definitely worth reading. There are some extremely gruesome chapters (the first chapter is the hardest by a long shot), but it is important to know that deadly viruses have been so close to us and kept under wraps.
Reston, Virginia, 5-10 minutes from where I live, was where an outbreak occurred in the U.S. from Africa, that is terrifying. And knowing that he virus isn't "dead," but is only hiding, and capable of mutating in ways we cannot predict, is even more terrfying. A virus of this magnitude could originiate in Africa and be in London, Washington, Berlin, and major world cities within days.
The last chapter has some interesting reflections on viruses being natures way of getting rid of a parasite - the human. Perhaps the earth wasn't meant to have so many people, and a deadly virus is natures way of making it right...
Reston, Virginia, 5-10 minutes from where I live, was where an outbreak occurred in the U.S. from Africa, that is terrifying. And knowing that he virus isn't "dead," but is only hiding, and capable of mutating in ways we cannot predict, is even more terrfying. A virus of this magnitude could originiate in Africa and be in London, Washington, Berlin, and major world cities within days.
The last chapter has some interesting reflections on viruses being natures way of getting rid of a parasite - the human. Perhaps the earth wasn't meant to have so many people, and a deadly virus is natures way of making it right...
informative
tense
fast-paced
I thought this would be a good time to read this book considering what is going on in Africa right now. Very good book. You can't really call a book about a horrible virus "an enjoyable read" but it is well done. Both this book and his "The Demon in the Freezer" book about small pox are real page turners.
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
This book was incredibly well-written when it comes to explaining and breaking down technical terms and how viruses work. Very compelling beginning.
There's nothing better than a well-crafted non-fiction thriller. This is that, even if in the wake of the recent Ebola outbreaks the author has been accused of sensationalizing some elements.
I had to read this book this year for my honors english class Freshman year. I'm glad I'm finally finished with it and don't have to worry about throwing up anymore over it. Over all, it was a good book, just very real, creepy, and scary.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced