Infected

by Scott Sigler
Infected  
published 2008 by Crown Publishing Group (NY)
binding Hardcover
isbn 0307406105   (isbn13: 9780307406101)
pages 352
description Across America a mysterious disease is turning ordinary people into raving, paranoid murderers who inflict brutal horrors on strangers, themselves, an...more
date added
12-15-07



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Carmaletta
Carmaletta rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
05/12/08

Read in May, 2008
If I could give halves, I would have given it a three and a half. After really thinking about it, I just couldn't push this review up to a four.

I found myself drawn in with the Perry chapters, and those that were done in the infection's point of view. Perry's chapters asked a question of me, "When does one stop being a victim and start becoming a villain?" Though I knew what was going on with Perry, I knew that it wasn't his fault, I really began to hate him near the end. I d...more
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P.G.
P.G. rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/15/08

Infected is the first major release by the king of podcast fiction, Scott Sigler. It is a wild ride, even though much of the novel takes place in the apartment of one Perry Dawsey, former star linebacker going through the fight of his life.

And this is what makes Infected my favorite Sigler offering: like a great Hitchcock film (albeit with gore never imagined by the great director), Infected drips with suspense. The confining nature of the setting, the battle Perry wages against himself (tak...more
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Mike
Mike rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/11/08

Read in May, 2008
I actually read this book before I read this book. I first heard the novel via Scott Sigler's podcast, where "Infection" first appeared. This is the print version of the same story (retitled to "Infected" for copyright reasons), though it's been updated and, in my opinion, improved. While the original was excellent, this version is even better. It's more polished and confident than the audiobook, and it has some nice touches like the symbol drawings and the funky text whe...more
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Bear
Bear rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/02/08

Read in March, 2008
Wow, Scott really goes for the gross-out here. Look our Stephen King. I find Scott's books very readable (what does that even mean?) Ending was abrupt. Possibly setting up for a sequel. I want to know more about it! I may even have nightmares.

S P O I L E R S B E L O W !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Did anyone else get EXTRA creeped out by the association with Morgellons? Look it up if you haven't, I thought I wa...more
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Terry
Terry rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
03/03/08

Read in March, 2008
Normal citizens are becoming paranoid, slaughtering their friends and family, and setting themselves on fire. The only thing they have in common are strange triangular growths growing under their skin. In an effort to quell the situation before it gains national attention, the president has authorized the CIA to run an op on US soil. The best hired guns and scientists are available, but will it be enough to stop the infection?

Infected is a good book hampered by uneven writing and implausi...more
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Msfrisby
Msfrisby rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/18/08

bookshelves: fivestars, horror, sci-fi
Read in April, 2008
Do you like your sci-fi scary? Gruesome? A bit medical? Gory? Do you want a page turner that will keep you up until that last page is turned and maybe have you creeped out for days and sweaty at night? Then this book is most definitely for you. I was, at one point, holding this book, eyes wide, making a disgusted face, squealing and kicking my feet. The writing in this is skillful and the characters are uh... well-fleshed out. Perry is especially vividand while I've never really identified with ...more
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Andy
Andy rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/09/08

bookshelves: own
Read in May, 2008
I sort of gambled on this. An audio version of the book had already been released for free as a podcast, but I didn't know about that. Then, a PDF of the novel was released free in a different podcast I listen to. I didn't want to read a 300 page novel on my computer screen, so I figured I'd gamble on buying the hardcover.

I was very glad I did. It was a lot of fun, and had a good deal of urgency and interesting twists. And it was also stomach-turningly gruesome at times.

All in all, ...more
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Shelly
Shelly rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
05/02/08

bookshelves: scott-sigler
Read in May, 2008
Well, what can I say? I guess the descriptions on the back of the book should have tipped me off. Most described it as "pulpy". That's a bit of an understatement. I had to put this book aside a few times because my gag reflex was acting up. Self mutilation to the extreme, and then the end...the location of Perry's final triangle. Well. That was just toooooooo much, and who could write that? Ew. Plus, the ending was abrupt. However, most of the book was like a trainwreck - I c...more
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Doug
Doug rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/01/08

Read in March, 2007
recommends it for: Sci Fi/Horror Fans
My entry into the genius world of Scott Sigler. The guy knows how to write. And this story of an "inner invasion" kept me on the edge of my seat. Sigler's books are not for the squeamish, nor the kiddies. Since that time I have enjoyed numerous novels and short stories by this new media master of the macabre. But Infected will always have a special place in my heart. And my kidneys. And my leg...
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Jennifer
Jennifer rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
04/11/08

Read in April, 2008
Spores from outer space settle into moist dark human places and begin to grow, causing itching, swelling, and insanity. Typical tough CIA agent, sexy but savvy scientist, and rogue cop narrow in on victim zero, an ex U of M football star with an anger management problem who happens to be growing a triangular pod seedling in his groin. The plot is predictable and the gore WAY too frequent and lovingly detailed. Not one to enjoy over lunch.
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Dave
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04/30/08

bookshelves: fiction-read
recommended to Dave by: Author's interview/webpage
recommends it for: Vogon poets
A real stinker / turkey. Melodrama! I don't think I finished the first chapter. Went for gratuitous gross out too much for my taste and I have a tolerance for gross. I've seen better stories from adolescent boys in high school English classes. Poorly done viral apocalypse story, imho. Read Stephen King's "The Stand" or any number of other science fiction writers on the same subject instead.
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nooker
nooker rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
01/03/08

Read in January, 2007
recommends it for: no one I can think of
I didn't like this one as well as his other books. It's just as well written, but I didn't like the way it played out. I found the infection (which comes from space) to be disturbing and the way it was dealt with more so. I also found the main character extremely unlikeable (I honestly suspect this was purposeful). It's sitll avaialbe for free in audio format from scottsigler.com.
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Charli
Charli rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
03/27/08

Read in March, 2008
I've got a few words for this book: Creeepy! Ewwwwww! and Yeeeccchhhhh!

Although the premise is the same - parasitic beings taking over humanity - it's completely different to The Host. X-Files meets 28 Days Later, anyone? I think people who like horror (Stephen King, especially) would love this. It's got me worried about this darn rash, that's for sure!
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Amy
Amy marked it as to-read
03/27/08

bookshelves: to-read
This book is available as a free download from now until April 31, 2008. If you want to send it to a friend, email the link rather than the .pdf so that they can keep a count of how many people have downloaded it and compare it later to book sales.
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Clem_h
Clem_h rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
04/15/08

Read in April, 2008
Bloody good. Read it straight through. Big big fan of S Sigler's audio books, and thought I had heard this one already, was buying the book just to support him, but whoops, no, I hadn't finished the audio story so this was actually a new read - very suspenseful, graphic but a great pace, and very engaging.
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Trevor
Trevor rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/03/08

bookshelves: collateral-damage
Read in April, 2008
This is one intense book! Microscopic spores fall from above, attaching themselves to humans. They embed themselves in the skin and begin to feed off their host bodies. Eventually, they exert some control over the host's mind causing them to do horrible things to themselves and others.
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Ali
Ali rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/01/08

bookshelves: fiction, on-the-nightstand
Read in April, 2008
recommended to Ali by: mama
Fun. Gross. Creepy.

Way too short for me: I tore through it in less than 5 hours and I traveled between laughter and "ewwww....!"

The source of infection was especially interesting. Mr. Sigler definitely keep up on the latest creeepshows of our times.
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Adam
Adam rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/29/08

Read in April, 2008
recommends it for: everyone
This book was amazing. Scott Sigler is a truly twisted individual and I think this may be one of the most graphic/gore filled novels that I have ever read. Very cool story though and rather eerie how parts of it can relate to real life.
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Mick
Mick rated it: 2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars
04/01/08

bookshelves: 50-book-challenge--08
Read in March, 2008
recommends it for: No one!
Not great. It was free off of the Randomhouse website. There was great build up and wonderful characters, but the story just never went anywhere. My disappointment was completed by an extremely disapointing ending.
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Jennifer
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05/12/08

Read in May, 2008
recommends it for: Sci-Fi and Horror Fans
A fantastic sci-fi novel with a nice dose of the disgusting and twisted mixed with a bit of suspense. I loved it and I count myself as a new Scott Sigler fan.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 3.79 (61 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 3.82 (60 ratings)
number of reviews: 26






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Infected (Paperback)
Infected: A Novel (Audio CD)