Review of Antiviral (2012) by Philip French for Observer (UK) — 27 Jan 2013

Antiviral is an accomplished piece of work ...

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This review of Antiviral (2012) was written by Philip French and published by Observer (UK) on 27 Jan 2013.

Antiviral has generally received mixed reviews.

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