--- product_id: 476802883 title: "The Herd: the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022" price: "R432" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/476802883-the-herd-the-thought-provoking-and-unputdownable-must-read-book store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Herd: the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022 **Price:** R432 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Herd: the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022 - **How much does it cost?** R432 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/476802883-the-herd-the-thought-provoking-and-unputdownable-must-read-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Herd: the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022 by Edwards, Emily online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? This is a question many of us have to ask abut ourselves or more importantly, about our children. This story exposes the issue to a very personal-level scrutiny. It's easy to read and makes you think, and has some clever turns and twists to the story. Although the ending was not happy-clappy, there is a sense of resolution at the end. Review: As so many reviewers have said, the timing of this book is very apt. The vaccine debate is once more in the public's consciousness, this time raging around covid 19 vaccinations. How much responsibility does one owe to the rest of society when the decisions you take effects other people? The Herd tackles the subject of childhood vaccinations in a neutral but thorough way, with no judgement. Both sides are given a fair hearing, both are shown to be coming from a position of love for their child. Elizabeth and Bry are best friends, despite being chalk and cheese. God Mothers to each other daughters, both families are close. Elizabeth's daughter, Clemmie has not been vaccinated because of a series of febrile convulsions when she was a baby. She relies on herd immunity to keep her safe. Bry has been brought up to be terrified of vaccinations. Her brother is severely autistic and non verbal, his condition blamed by his mother on the MMR vaccine. Tragic events following a birthday party brings the world's of both these women crashing down. The story leads up to a court case where emotions run high and both sides feel sure they have right on their side. Interspersed within the main story are brief viewpoints from a variety of characters, that underline the depth of belief on each side. I admit to being invested in this story as I was unable to vaccinate one of my children for similar reasons, although she was eventually vaccinated when she started school. The Herd helped me to understand anti vaxers a little better, though not to agree with them. It is hard to be objective when the health of one's child is at stake. All in all this is well written and provides much food for thought. I would like to have read it as a buddy or book club read as there is so much I would have liked to discuss. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #60,265 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #18 in Infectious Diseases #29 in Medical Fiction #123 in Disease Pathologies | | Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (339) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1529176913 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1529176919 | | Item weight | 241 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 400 pages | | Publication date | 12 January 2017 | | Publisher | Penguin (Transworld) | ## Images ![The Herd: the thought-provoking and unputdownable must-read book club novel of 2022 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81v4rcukaRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by D***G on 19 December 2022* To vaccinate, or not to vaccinate? This is a question many of us have to ask abut ourselves or more importantly, about our children. This story exposes the issue to a very personal-level scrutiny. It's easy to read and makes you think, and has some clever turns and twists to the story. Although the ending was not happy-clappy, there is a sense of resolution at the end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***E on 15 March 2022* As so many reviewers have said, the timing of this book is very apt. The vaccine debate is once more in the public's consciousness, this time raging around covid 19 vaccinations. How much responsibility does one owe to the rest of society when the decisions you take effects other people? The Herd tackles the subject of childhood vaccinations in a neutral but thorough way, with no judgement. Both sides are given a fair hearing, both are shown to be coming from a position of love for their child. Elizabeth and Bry are best friends, despite being chalk and cheese. God Mothers to each other daughters, both families are close. Elizabeth's daughter, Clemmie has not been vaccinated because of a series of febrile convulsions when she was a baby. She relies on herd immunity to keep her safe. Bry has been brought up to be terrified of vaccinations. Her brother is severely autistic and non verbal, his condition blamed by his mother on the MMR vaccine. Tragic events following a birthday party brings the world's of both these women crashing down. The story leads up to a court case where emotions run high and both sides feel sure they have right on their side. Interspersed within the main story are brief viewpoints from a variety of characters, that underline the depth of belief on each side. I admit to being invested in this story as I was unable to vaccinate one of my children for similar reasons, although she was eventually vaccinated when she started school. The Herd helped me to understand anti vaxers a little better, though not to agree with them. It is hard to be objective when the health of one's child is at stake. All in all this is well written and provides much food for thought. I would like to have read it as a buddy or book club read as there is so much I would have liked to discuss. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***N on 12 August 2025* Interesting topic. It isn’t what I would normally read. The settings and characters weren’t for me but that’s about personal choice - I don’t read mainstream books. However the topic was a useful exploration of the vaccine debate. 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