Spine-tingling Medical ThrillerI have always been drawn to medical thrillers, so The Gemini Virus is right up my alley. As someone who catches everything, I am relieved that this book is fiction because I wouldn’t stand a chance. I read it in two days and can’t remember the last time I had the desire or the time to get lost in a book. From page one, I was hooked and couldn’t put the book down. Connecting with the authentic characters, I felt a loss for each person who died. The graphic descriptions captured my attention, but I was most intrigued by the psychological effects the virus had on its victims. Since it’s a believable scenario, I could feel the panic that engulfed the characters. As a resident of northern Jersey, it was neat to read about real locations, some of which I frequent often. Now, when I am food shopping, I can’t help but think of Bob Easton, a character who spread the deadly disease while purchasing medicine at the supermarket. Wil Mara’s book is a real page turner from start to finish, with a twist and a clever ending. Sad that the book is over, I hope Dr. Beck’s next crisis is in the works. I am eager to read more! If you are looking for a spine-tingling medical thriller, then I highly recommend The Gemini Virus! I was very excited to go back to a genre that I used to love but this one did not hit all the bases. At the beginning of the story the list of symptoms encouraged me to read on. Then I laughed. I wasn’t convinced of the horror. I was hoping that this book would rise to the challenge of breaking the mode of most medical disaster stories. I stopped reading them because so many of them stick to a formula and are so predictable. It is not interesting to read a progression of incidents. I found myself yawning. Just on the symptoms alone, I think the author needed to do more research of some real diseases. I have had one of the symptoms of his 'Gemini Virus, the extreme itchiness in the skin. The Gemini Virus was supposed have a stronger itch than meant poison ivy or poison sumac. This is where I am positive that I could write something more convincing. I have a rare auto-immune disease that can a person to scratch so much that he/she runs the risk of sepsis and sometimes can even need skin transplants. I think there is an important lesson here, do not make up symptoms, look them up, you will find plenty so scary in real life. The characters did not make me fearful for their possible death. They seemed so one dimensional to me. Even bringing the present day government leaders did not wake this novel up. I did not bite my nails as the cover said it would and I often felt like I wanted to get behind the characters and push the story along. Sorry, I cannot recommend this book.
What do You think about The Gemini Virus (2012)?
A very interesting book, I could hardly put the book down.
—ashika
Scary book. But ultimately left me wanting more.
—santos
