I really liked this book, partially for the very different sort of start than Feed. Feed grabbed me by throat and dragged me along for the ride, while Parasite left me with a slowly growing sense of dread as I kept waiting to see just how bad things were going to get. I will totally be spreading this one around - starting with the new Microbiology instructor at work, I think as she's got a background in parasitology and likes SF.
I enjoyed seeing things from Sal's very naive (and quite justifiably so) perspective - I liked the sense of catching on before she did and waiting to see when she'd figure things out. All the various characters are a lot of fun. I'm amused that my first reaction to the scene at Sal's father's workplace was to think "It's about time someone build a BSL4 facility on the West Coast." :)
Also, I'll freely admit to poking around online to see if "Don't Go Out Alone" was a real children's book, in the hopes of getting a copy to read to Josh. I wasn't surprised to learn that it was Seanan's creation for the story, but figured it was worth a try. :) I'd be a little concerned about what that says of my parenting, but he's already obsessed with Rippy the Gator and is fond of saying "Bwahahaha", and still seems to be turning out fine.
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I really liked this book, partially for the very different sort of start than Feed. Feed grabbed me by throat and dragged me along for the ride, while Parasite left me with a slowly growing sense of dread as I kept waiting to see just how bad things were going to get. I will totally be spreading this one around - starting with the new Microbiology instructor at work, I think as she's got a background in parasitology and likes SF.
I enjoyed seeing things from Sal's very naive (and quite justifiably so) perspective - I liked the sense of catching on before she did and waiting to see when she'd figure things out. All the various characters are a lot of fun. I'm amused that my first reaction to the scene at Sal's father's workplace was to think "It's about time someone build a BSL4 facility on the West Coast." :)
Also, I'll freely admit to poking around online to see if "Don't Go Out Alone" was a real children's book, in the hopes of getting a copy to read to Josh. I wasn't surprised to learn that it was Seanan's creation for the story, but figured it was worth a try. :) I'd be a little concerned about what that says of my parenting, but he's already obsessed with Rippy the Gator and is fond of saying "Bwahahaha", and still seems to be turning out fine.