The Hot Zone question

It was recommended by a teacher. It was a challenge in our Freshmen World Geoography class who could finish it first. I was the only one who finished it.

Got it when it first came out and was fascinated. Have also read it several times. Very well written.

I think it was because I had just read Mount Dragon by Preston Child and was hooked on virus thrillers, so "The Hot Zone" (and later The Cobra Event) was a natural pick up.

Totally by choice. I was watching a really creepy movie about viruses. After that movie, I wanted to read something about viruses. A friend told me about this book, which is also a movie and I was hooked.

My 6th grade teacher read it to us. I bought it a few years ago and read it again as an adult. Still captivating.

It was on a list of recommended non-fiction. I'm glad I read it.

I seem to remember reading it as a follow-up to reading Biohazard, The Hot Zone and Beyond, which I picked up from a half-price shelf somewhere.

My 7th grade science teacher was talking about the most brutal ways to kill your enemies and outlined the ebola virus symptoms. It sounded super cool to my immature mind and asked him for more info so he pointed me toward the book.

My sister gave it to me to read, then I did a presentation on the ebola virus in my medical office program, it was a hit of the class, everyone in the class wasn't aware of what these viruses were and in the end they were educated....good book

Picked it up by chance. I would rate it high on pucker factor as this type of scenario is far more possible than most Americans can imagine. The Ebola is just one of many terrifying viruses. This book should be required reading, or a similar book such as Demon in the Freezer or Cobra Event, for high school and college students.

I read Richard Preston's The Demon in the Freezer on the basis of a recommendation and was so impressed I read two of his other books, including The Hot Zone

Read it for school. most people dont want to read about a killer virus. (unless thats your thing)

I was working in biotech in the late 90's when I was house sitting for a co-worker. He had a copy sitting out on the coffee table. The subject was obviously pertinent to me so I began reading. Scariest book I have ever read.

The timing and topic made it one of those books that had significant impact on me. It instilled an even greater sense of caution for the work I was doing and a deeper respect for the robustness and frailty of all us complex systems.

Saw it on the shelf in a book store and was interested in it. Looked at the back and decided to buy it and take it home to read. I finished it in two days while I was in college. Really liked it!

I actually bought the book Mount Dragon at a yard sale. Which if you liked this book and you have not read Mount Dragon then you must buy it tomorrow. That is a book co-authored by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child that is like a fictional take off on this same premise. At the beginning of that book they had reviews that mentioned The Hot Zone. I decided i must get it. I did and i loved it. This also spawned my love of Richard Preston, Douglas Preston, and Lincoln Child. All Amazing!

I read "The Hot Zone" because it was recommended five stars by my sister-in-law and it looked really interesting. I really enjoyed the book though it was really frightening at times and definitely had me thinking. I read another book about the flu of 1919 which was pretty good too. I read a variety of books and this one was an excellent read.

I read this several years ago and I don't even remember why I pick it up. It was a very interesting read.

I caught Ebola in Africa, started working on some vaccine ideas.

I think diseases and dysfunctions have the potential to teach us much of our biology. I'm interested in the relatively young field of science based medicine so I sometimes pick up books on diseases (diabetes, neurological diseases, cancer). And Ebola is a truly horrific virus.

I read it for a contemporary lit class in college.

I was a Philly paramedic at the time, and was responding to the airport on a fairly regular basis. (passengers becoming ill on inbound flights, and such) A flight attendant - making conversation - recommended it.

Saw the cover and was reading some news stories so I picked it up. Loved It! Great book. And scary as hell.

I came upon it because I was familiar with the novels of Richard Preston's brother, Douglas. Both are very talented writers, and THE HOT ZONE was quite gripping.

For me the first time I read it I just picked it out from the library, read the back and wanted to read it...I have read it many times since...