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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
I picked up Infected on a bit of a whim, it was on sale for kindle, and I had heard a lot of good things about Scott Sigler. The premise is pretty simple: people have become infected with this strange parasite that makes them go nuts. The book follows this incident mainly through the experience of three individuals: Perry, a formal football player who's been infected; Dew Phillips, a CIA operative out in the field, and Margaret, a scientist studying the disease in the lab. All three are trying to get to the root of this problem in their own way.
As for whether I enjoyed the book or not, the answer is yes. Sigler has a real knack for suspense, which can really make the pages turn quickly on this horror/sci-fi blend. He's also good at keeping the sense of mystery up, as you piece together, along with the three protagonist, what the ultimate plan of the triangles are. The book does have some flaws. I felt like some of the scenes, especially a lot of the earlier ones with Perry, got a little repetitive after a while (Perry thinks back on his bad relationship with his father, his failed football career, all while something strange is going on in his body he can't understand). Also, compared with Perry's horrifying transformation, and Dew's combat filled experiences, Margaret's time in the lab can feel a little dull by comparison.
Still, I felt that the book was certainly worth my time. I am planning on reading the next book in the trilogy, Contagious, once I get the chance.
As for whether I enjoyed the book or not, the answer is yes. Sigler has a real knack for suspense, which can really make the pages turn quickly on this horror/sci-fi blend. He's also good at keeping the sense of mystery up, as you piece together, along with the three protagonist, what the ultimate plan of the triangles are. The book does have some flaws. I felt like some of the scenes, especially a lot of the earlier ones with Perry, got a little repetitive after a while (Perry thinks back on his bad relationship with his father, his failed football career, all while something strange is going on in his body he can't understand). Also, compared with Perry's horrifying transformation, and Dew's combat filled experiences, Margaret's time in the lab can feel a little dull by comparison.
Still, I felt that the book was certainly worth my time. I am planning on reading the next book in the trilogy, Contagious, once I get the chance.
Really great, less formal writing style. Well-paced action, good characterization. Can't to get into the second one.
The book was very suspenseful with a surprise ending. I look forward to the next book.
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
This book scared the hell out of me! The author is amazing! I love reading "end of the world" books of all kinds. This one happened to be about aliens and disease. The author obviously researched microbiology and virology thoroughly to be able to make this story so believable. I was terrified because the story seemed plausible. If not by aliens but by biological warfare. The characters were developed well and each one had his/her own personality. They were far from bland. I loved Perry, Dew, and Margaret. I couldn't put the book down. Well worth the read. I highly recommend.
This book seems to argue that beating on your wife and kid is a great way harden the kid up for when he's a man and needs to face the apocalypse. Hard for me to get past that.
This novel has some off parts. It seems a little unclear as to why the NSA decided to monitor triangles before it had even been brought up in universe, Perry has an impulsive moment of downright idiocy and the ending is another thing entirely.
But there's something I like about the presentation. With Mr. Sigler's narration, it has given the book a personal touch to the story about ordinary people trying to deal with the triangles.
I like how scott sigler's decision to do a podcast audiobook. But enough about his brusk presentation of his novel.
It feels really cool to hear a novel pouring into my ears. I honestly haven't heard of an audiobook before, so this seemed like a cool idea. In a wierd way, I feel nostalgic for this book.
Now that I have finished the thing, I can actually comment on the book.
There is something distinctive about Scott sigler's writing of realistic humans making mistakes amoungt the midst of an unclear epidemic. (Sure Perry isn't very likable, but I think it's interesting to have him make an impulsive decision before he reasoned it out)
But if you are looking for prime brain scarring horror stories with a hefty dash of black comedy and ultraviolence, I would happy recommend giving the podiobook a try.
I wonder if this could be used as a weight loss aid.
But there's something I like about the presentation. With Mr. Sigler's narration, it has given the book a personal touch to the story about ordinary people trying to deal with the triangles.
I like how scott sigler's decision to do a podcast audiobook. But enough about his brusk presentation of his novel.
It feels really cool to hear a novel pouring into my ears. I honestly haven't heard of an audiobook before, so this seemed like a cool idea. In a wierd way, I feel nostalgic for this book.
Now that I have finished the thing, I can actually comment on the book.
There is something distinctive about Scott sigler's writing of realistic humans making mistakes amoungt the midst of an unclear epidemic. (Sure Perry isn't very likable, but I think it's interesting to have him make an impulsive decision before he reasoned it out)
But if you are looking for prime brain scarring horror stories with a hefty dash of black comedy and ultraviolence, I would happy recommend giving the podiobook a try.
I wonder if this could be used as a weight loss aid.
Both a typical medical epidemic thriller and a unique potential apocalypse story. The infection is SO different that the medical/scientific reality or possibility can't really be judged. If you like this genre, you'll enjoy this book. Otherwise, probably not. I couldn't believe there was actually a fairly satisfactory resolution to the book, when I had just pages left and was certain it was all going to be unexplained! All I could think is that there wasn't enough pages left for me to end to book feeling satisfied. Amazingly, the author pulled it off.
I don't want to give spoilers, but there was another impressive thing the author did. In one of the sub-stories, I couldn't help but wonder why a character wasn't doing or trying something that seemed *obvious* if this was happening in today's time and considering the character's career. The author then both incorporated that "missing" action and explained why it hadn't happened earlier, as well. Sorry to be so vague, but I really appreciated that it wasn't a sort of negative deux ex machina.
Oh, and as soon as I read about the "threads" in the skin as a symptom, I thought of Morgellons. LOVE that this incorporates that.
I don't want to give spoilers, but there was another impressive thing the author did. In one of the sub-stories, I couldn't help but wonder why a character wasn't doing or trying something that seemed *obvious* if this was happening in today's time and considering the character's career. The author then both incorporated that "missing" action and explained why it hadn't happened earlier, as well. Sorry to be so vague, but I really appreciated that it wasn't a sort of negative deux ex machina.
Oh, and as soon as I read about the "threads" in the skin as a symptom, I thought of Morgellons. LOVE that this incorporates that.
Read and Reviewed for Judging Book Covers Podcast: https://www.judgingbookcovers.com/single-post/2017/04/16/Episode-2-Infected-by-Scott-Sigler