This book is a great tool for a first year medical student learning Immunology. The figures provide a clear explanation for all the different aspects of innate and adaptive immunity. However, the book is not very detailed as I would have liked but def gives you all the main points necessary for most classes and board exams. Def recommend esp for the low price.
Rating: 5 / 5

Well written and with concise diagrams. Does a nice job of covering the pertinent material without going into so much detail you lose the forest for the trees. I’d have given it 5 stars if there were a comprehensive test at the end, but even as-is I’d buy it again.
Rating: 4 / 5

Though I have had a module on Immunology as a part of Biochemistry in medical school, my essential knowledge of Immunology had all but flown out the window when I picked up this book. It was an excellent re-introduction to the subject.

The text was simple and clear. I whizzed through the entire book in a week and was able to retain a vast number of important concepts because of the book’s amusing and colourful diagrams. The accompanying explanations were lucid and easy to understand. The book makes very few assumptions about the reader’s prior experience with Immunology. Jargon, when used, is amply explained and illustrated. Though its labeled a review, I used it as a textbook. It’s a nice starting point for someone with little or no exposure to Immunology.

Thus, I would highly recommend Lippincott’s Illustrated Review in Immunology

a) as an introductory/basic text.

b) to anyone looking for a fun but good introduction to Immunology

c) to clinicians who want an essential grasp of the subject but have very little time or energy.

d) as a starting point for generating interesting ideas in interdisciplinary research involving Immunology for researchers whose primary field of research is not Immunology.
Rating: 5 / 5