A good introduction to some of the pandemics that have struck humans, including the SARS CoV 2 pandemic. The author also shares some of his experiences working in a New York hospital during 2020. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy.

Brilliant look at pandemics from an insider

I loved this book. Dr. Froude writes with a conversational tone while explaining scientific ideas very plainly. He also adds in the occasional priceless gems that I would read multiple times, they were so good. As Dr. Froude is an infectious disease specialist, he brings his own experiences to the story, creating an interesting bond between author and reader. The chapter “Dispatches from Pandemicville: COVID-19” and Froude’s experiences is particularly evocative. I generally skim over the Acknowledgements section of books, but this one I read carefully. The paragraph on nurses is particularly important. Overall, this is a brilliant book that is well worth the read. Thank you to Netgalley and BenBella Books for the advance reader copy.