If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Rabies (beyond what you know from The Office), this book is for you. It is a fascinating recounting of the strange disease throughout the ages. A careful look at history, medicine and fiction illuminates the writing.
Wasik and Murphy have certainly done their research and outline a detailed accounting of disease, its insidious delivery system and terrifying symptoms for those unfortunate enough to come in contact with the bug.
I now understand why Travis had to put a bullet into Ol Yeller’s head. There wasn’t any turning back from the “hydro-phobe” of fiction or of real life!
A good read, if not a little disturbing.
