The Cobra Event: A Novel

I have the hard copy and forgot all about it. I just bought a nexus 7 and accidentally came across this book again. I remember reading it for the first time with a look of terror on my face and my hand over my mouth. Most of the terms Richard Preston uses and military protocol are true and dead on. Very well written and definitely one you'll read over and over again

Ehhh... the idea behind this book was solid, interesting but poorly executed. Quite simply, the writing broke the book with its overuse of passive verbs, verb tense and overall repetition of words. From the technical aspect, this book seemed like it originated from someone who had neither read a novel or took a writing class. Despite its gore, the book talked down to its audience in an insulting fashion (perhaps Richard Preston secretly agrees with his villain?). The characters lacked personality. Why even bother to name these "people"? That is how devoid of humanity they came across. Still, the book's premise held originality and it certainly played a role in inspiring Scott Sigler's _Infected_, so for that alone the book deserves some credit. I recommend his brother's thrillers MUCH more than this one.

Absolutely amazing!!!! I could not stop reading to save my life. The character development and plot twists leading into the ultimate climax left me wishing for another story. Really wish there were more books of this nature. It's definitely a must read.