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by Richard Preston

Betsy's Non-Blog rated it

9 years ago

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It's been a while since I read this, but I remember it being pretty engrossing.

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ken rated it

10 years ago

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I have come to think that Ebola is a thoroughly unpleasant experience.

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Lillelara rated it

11 years ago

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„The Hot Zone“ has to be the most terrifying book I have ever read in my entire life. Forget all the horror novels out there and just read the first few chapters of this book about the origins of Ebola and what this virus does to the human body. It scared the bejesus out of me and I simply have the ...

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nouveau rated it

11 years ago

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Deserves reputation as competent account of Ebola outbreak of 96, nothing spectacular in style but reader's digest level competency, 4/5

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susanw610 rated it

11 years ago

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I would put this book on the horror shelf but it is a true story. Loved it and I don't usually read non-fiction but I do recommend this book. It is the true story of the ebola virus and how it almost escaped and boy were we lucky. Great read, it stays with you long after you are finished.

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norma rated it

12 years ago

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If the idea of a disease that causes people to bleed out under their skin freaks you out, then don't read this book.Otherwise, enjoy! :)

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amartianmonkey rated it

13 years ago

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Blimey and i thought man flu was bad! Named after the Ebola river, the virus is a nasty f****r, liquifying organs from the inside, people bleeding out between organs and the skin, horrific.The book details the history of the virus and an outbreak just outside Washington, with the kids nursery just ...

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Lagniappe Literature rated it

14 years ago

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Great book!! Rather frightening, as far as germs and disease are concerned. I read this in 2 days and washed my hands... A LOT!!! Caution: Book does not include HazMat suit."The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story is a best-selling[1] 1994 non-fiction bio-thriller by Richard Preston about the origins ...

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NinthWanderer rated it

15 years ago

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This book is why I'll probably never travel to Africa. Ebola is some scary, scary shit, and this book was better than any horror novel.

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Conner's Books & Reviews rated it

16 years ago

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About 3/4ths of the way through this book I felt like I was still reading background and build-up and I realized that it was a different book from what I was expecting. I was waiting for it to live up to its reviews, especially a quote by Stephen King on the back saying that it was "one of the most ...

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