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This is book that began my obsession with all things viruses. Alright, so it's a little dramatic, and yes, judging by the book's description, it's a bit misleading (the Ebola strain that is the focus of the book does not affect humans, but monkeys) - but behind the melodramatic facade is some really hardcore science found in digestable form. This book gives all the interesting insight into how viruses evolve and plague our world, without being bogged down with dry, academic writing found in scie
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Fascinating and terrifying and makes me want to be a germ hunter even more! More exciting than any novel - very recommended.
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