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A review by saritaroth
Parasite by Mira Grant
4.0
This book is a novel in the science fiction genre and takes place a decade in the future, 2027 to be exact. The book is the first in the Parasitology trilogy, the second being Symbiont and the third being Chimera. Several members of society have opted to ingest a tapeworm that is said to take care of every medical issue from diabetes to birth control. The parasites, though, have found a way into their hosts' brains and have taken over their bodies in disastrous ways. Sal, a woman who had gotten into a car accident six years earlier and now can't remember her former life as a girl named "Sally," must find a way to save humanity from this danger that threatens within.
I found this book did hit a little close to home, considering the craziness that is occurring in the world today, brought about by the Coronavirus. For example, at one point, Sal's dad says, "We’re already getting reports of runs on water and canned goods at the local grocery stores.” There are, of course, many differences between the health crisis in this book and the crisis going on in our own lives. For one thing, when someone comes down with the Coronavirus, they're not trying to attack their neighbors, friends, and loved ones.
Despite the parallels to real life, I did really enjoy this book. There were some boring parts, such as the lengthy scientific explanations of the tapeworms, but just when I had about decided to give up on the book, it would get really exciting again. All in all, I'm glad I stuck with it. I may even continue reading the series.
I found this book did hit a little close to home, considering the craziness that is occurring in the world today, brought about by the Coronavirus. For example, at one point, Sal's dad says, "We’re already getting reports of runs on water and canned goods at the local grocery stores.” There are, of course, many differences between the health crisis in this book and the crisis going on in our own lives. For one thing, when someone comes down with the Coronavirus, they're not trying to attack their neighbors, friends, and loved ones.
Despite the parallels to real life, I did really enjoy this book. There were some boring parts, such as the lengthy scientific explanations of the tapeworms, but just when I had about decided to give up on the book, it would get really exciting again. All in all, I'm glad I stuck with it. I may even continue reading the series.