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Read it as soon as you have the time. It is every bit the equal of The Vital Question.
Does this book address how potentially the first cell ever came to exist? If not, do you have any suggestions?
Surprised the article doesn't mention Viral Eukaryogenesis, the hypothesis that the nucleus of Eukaryotes evolved from a virus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_eukaryogenesis My understanding is that there is much less evidence for this, but it seems like the question of whether or not there were multiple gradual endosymbiotic events in eukaryotic evolution would definitely depend in some way on viruses.
If you are curious about these things, do yourself a favor and dive into Alberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell . I can't recommend it enough.
Alberts et al. Essential Cell Biology is a bit less advanced, but I'm finding it very complete, just not quite so exhaustive (pun intended). It's still 700 pages, so you'll get your money's worth (if you buy a used copy).
It's probably more useful for laymen.
Those who find themselves wanting more can always go to the larger, more comprehensive text later.
An accessible and incredibly insightful read 100% on this topic is "Power, Sex, Suicide: Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life"- despite the flashy title a thorough scientific read and analysis, working through various possible arguments and teaching fundamentals along the way. My favourite book I read in the past five years or so https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power,_Sex,_Suicide