Lawrence Wright has done his research. He not only understands virus's but he gets them. The way they play out and the way society reacts to them. He wrote this before the Covid-19 pandemic hit and it's chilling how spot on he is but not terribly surprising if you know how the 1918 Pandemic played out. With all that being said - I don't think this book would have such a punch to it if we were not in the midst of a pandemic.
The book starts off rather strong but then loses steam however that doesn't mean that you aren't wrapped up in the virus. The characters aren't likable and there is a lot going on but that doesn't mean you shouldn't read it. Just don't go in expecting too much.
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