The Premonition (book)
| Author | Michael Lewis |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
| Published | May 4, 2021 |
| Publisher | W.W. Norton & Company |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 320 |
| ISBN | 978-0-393-88155-4 |
The Premonition is a 2021 book by Michael Lewis about the COVID-19 pandemic and the early response of public health officials in the United States.[1][2][3][4]
The book was praised for its timeliness[3] and for dealing with the complexity of the story well.[2] Other commentators criticized Lewis for portraying characters favorably without scrutinizing them.[5]
The screen rights to the book were optioned by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller through Universal Pictures, with Miller set to direct a film adaptation, and Rebecca Angelo and Lauren Schuker Blum adapting the screenplay.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Confessore, Nicholas (2021-05-06). "Michael Lewis Chronicles the Story of Covid's Cassandras". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b O’Connell, Mark (2021-05-05). "The Premonition by Michael Lewis review – a pandemic story". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ a b "The Premonition: A Pandemic Story". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Martin, Rachel. "Michael Lewis' 'The Premonition' Is A Sweeping Indictment Of The CDC". NPR. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Szalai, Jennifer (3 May 2021). "The Pandemic Gets the Michael Lewis Treatment, Heroic Technocrats and All". The New York Times. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (10 May 2021). "Universal Lands Michael Lewis Pandemic Book 'The Premonition'; Lord & Miller Will Direct And Produce With Amy Pascal". Deadline. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
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