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alireads's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Suicide, Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death
kpkelsey's review
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a gem. One of the best books that I've read this year, or even a few years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Murder, and Addiction
norwegianforestreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Blood, Cancer, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Addiction, Drug abuse, Grief, Medical content, Death, Medical trauma, Murder, Dementia, Car accident, Terminal illness, Body horror, and Chronic illness
d_nice_'s review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really enjoyed this book and found the narration and the tales of medical homicide especially enjoyable. However, I agree with other reviewers that the story veered a little off the rails toward the end.
I found it distracting that the opioids provided on his trip to Prague didn’t affect his closely monitored rehabilitation. It also seems odd that he inexplicably acquired enough disposable income to fly to Zambia since I didn’t get the impression that a junior doctor at a struggling hospital would be flush with cash.
Overall, the weaknesses of the last 10-15% were far outweighed by the intrigue of the rest of the book.
Overall, the weaknesses of the last 10-15% were far outweighed by the intrigue of the rest of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, and Drug use
deirdreanais's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Medical content, and Medical trauma
katiescott's review
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, Death, and Suicide
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