A review by fuzzyhebrew
In the Company of Men by Véronique Tadjo

challenging dark emotional informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book seeks to tell the story of the 2014 Ebola outbreak through a series of vignettes each told from a different perspective. There are people who succumb to the virus, people who recover, people who treat it, the animals that carry it, and more. I really enjoyed the variety and it gave me a lot to think about as far as my own responsibilities if such an event were to occur in my area. I think the book is very important to read and hits home especially after the COVID pandemic. The author did write this before COVID, but like many others, she knew that epidemics and pandemics were on the horizon based on how humans interact with nature and each other.