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__vy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alexisveloz's review against another edition
4.0
Captivating
This book is a terrifying read, especially given today's political climate. It moved quickly and, ultimately, ended well. Four stars.
This book is a terrifying read, especially given today's political climate. It moved quickly and, ultimately, ended well. Four stars.
geor0148's review against another edition
4.0
Although the writing is not phenomenal, the story is captivating. Presented in a manner that makes the crazy plot seem plausible, it really makes you think about the threat of bio-weapons like anthrax, and how by using them, it would only take a handful of extremists to cause unbelievably wide scale problems. It is crazy that the novel was written in 1999, before 9/11 and the anthrax scares that came later because it is so reminiscent of both events. Definitely a quick, intriguing read, especially if you enjoy medical thrillers.
clockless's review against another edition
3.0
It didn't end up being too bad in the end. The author used a few too many coincidences to move things along than I'd like to see, but the bad guys were pretty well-rounded as characters. If they had been as flat as the protagonists the whole book would have been a slog, but there was actually a surprising amount of depth in Yuri and, to a lesser extent, Curt. It still wasn't all that great, and his attempts at keeping the cast diverse felt forced and awkward. I guess the sentiment is nice, but I wish authors would just not go out of their way to point out the race of minor characters if they're going to be patronizing about it.
remocpi's review
2.0
Me enteré tarde de que este es parte de una serie, aunque para ser sinceros no lo noté demasiado. Thriller médico casi estándar (no todos incluyen bioterroristas) con malos malosísimos y buenos buenosísimos. El estilo de escritura, curiosamente, no es bueno y además te das cuenta de que no es bueno. Todo lo contrario que Dan Brown, que cuenta unas historias de mierda pero lo hace de tal manera que estás pasando páginas sin darte cuenta. Se acaba pero desaparece del sistema tan rápido como entró.
perri's review
3.0
Haven't read a Robin Cook book in a long time, so thought I'd give this a go. For a best selling author, I was a bit surprised at the clunky writing and underdeveloped character development. I'm wondering if I reread Coma, I have the same reaction. I liked the exciting story line and the short chapters kept the action moving. A bonus half star for a so satisfying ending.
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