During this time of our own real life pandemic, I have been fascinated with reading books that delve into the mechanics of viruses, and more importantly, society's reaction to dealing with them. This book is a work of fiction, but was a very interesting approach to life after a pandemic. Unlike most books and movies on this subject, the story line of Soft Apocalypse isn't fast paced and full of action. Rather, it is the telling of a slow decline in health, economy, and morals, in the wake of a global virus outbreak and over the span of ten years. It is akin the fable about a frog who is put into a boiling pot of water and jumps out, but the same frog who is in a pot of water that slowly comes to a boil stays in without realizing the conditions are changing until it is too late. From the beginning to the end, you follow a group of friends as they navigate their way in an ever-changing, and ever-crumbling world. As depressing as this sounds (and believe me, there are a few graphically intense scenes) this book often has moments of hope. I recommend it with 4 out of 5 stars to anyone who likes apocalyptic science fiction. I was glad I read it.