In light of the current global pandemic, this book was fascinating and enlightening. I enjoyed hearing about this 100 year old story, retold for the modern reader. It affords the reader the opportunity to realize that, in spite of all of the advances in science and technology the world has seen in the past 100 years, the diabolical intents and purposes of a non-life form like a virus brings our advanced modern world to its knees. It was also interesting to note that most of the mitigation procedures that divide so many of us today were the same procedures that resulted in the same divisions and conflicts 100 years ago. “The more things change, the more they stay the same!” I think it is an excellent read for anyone living through this modern day equivalent, COVID 19.