

Parts of this were interesting and engaging - especially when the authors focused on the titular disease throughout history, various attempts to treat and prevent, etc. It read like compelling popular science, and was a decent listen. But when they venture into mythology and pop culture - werewolves, vampires, and zombies - it was far less compelling...
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And Heller's narration was inconsistent - he has an engaging voice, but when he's reading quotes he sometimes puts on an accent or a “lady voice“ that are quite off putting. 1d