47 pages • 1 hour read
Michael LewisThe Premonition: A Pandemic Story
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis follows a group of freethinking pandemic researchers whose innovative work clashes with the CDC and the Trump administration amidst the US's inadequate COVID-19 response. Figures like Laura Glass, Dr. Charity Dean, and the Wolverines contribute vital advice and research, often circumventing bureaucratic barriers to make a difference in managing the pandemic.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Michael Lewis's The Premonition delves into the U.S. pandemic response, lauded for its gripping storytelling and well-researched narrative. Some critics appreciate its compelling portraits of key figures, while others find it occasionally unfocused. The book effectively highlights systemic issues but may feel disjointed to those seeking a linear tale.
Who Should Read The Premonition?
Readers who enjoy The Premonition by Michael Lewis are typically fascinated by investigative journalism, public health, and real-life stories of crisis management. Comparable to Michael Lewis’s own The Big Short or John M. Barry's The Great Influenza, this book attracts those who appreciate detailed, narrative-driven examinations of systemic challenges and unsung heroes.