The Hot Zone

The Hot Zone by Richard Preston

4.5 out of 5

Maybe because completely and utterly convinced a virus is going to wipe us clean or just because I just find viruses really interesting, but I did love this book oh-so-much.

While it reads like fiction, the scary thing is that this book is actually true. Completely terrifying but yet you can't quite seem to pull away.

Both arising from Africa, the book describes two hemorrhagic fevers, Ebola and it's much less terrifying but still scary sister, Marburg virus.

While I don't have too much to say on the book besides the fact that I flew through it and really liked it, I'd say it's a must read for any fan of viruses, outbreaks, or even fans of post-apocalyptic fiction. I know I wish I had my "blue suit" ready.