The Andromeda Strain

I'll preface this review by saying that this book is definitely hard science fiction, tons of technical names for chemicals, bacteria, lab equipment, and military protocols. But for me, that didn't take away from the reading experience in the slightest. I really loved the detail the author included, the graphs and designs put it over the top.

And I have to say, when a thriller novel about a killer space bacteria includes a 4-page list of works cited, it definitely adds to the scare factor of the book.

Super exciting, very fast (less than 300 pages!), and well worth the $1.97 I spent on it at the Hilton Head Goodwill!

Age range: 16+
Barely any language, no violence or adult content. Some potentially disturbing mentions of suicide for plague victims. The main barrier is just the reading level, honestly.