02-14-2021, 07:33 PM
I guess one would call this the definitive look at the 1918 flu epidemic. But to me, it was just too much. Too much information about just about everything. The first nearly 90 pages are about 19th century medicine, medical schools, and biographical sketches of some figures who will be important to the story. But the next section starts with a very good description of viruses and how they reproduce in the body. Then he gets back to his extremely detailed story though, and it was just too much for me. Certainly it was interesting, but I really didn't want to know that much about so many things and people. Recommended only if you're extremely curious about the pandemic. Otherwise maybe just look it up on Wikipedia.
One interesting fact was that the cloth mask was invented at that time, but recommended to be worn by patients to prevent broadcasting droplets bearing the infection.
One interesting fact was that the cloth mask was invented at that time, but recommended to be worn by patients to prevent broadcasting droplets bearing the infection.
the hands that guide me are invisible
