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nancyotoole 's review for:
Infected
by Scott Sigler
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.