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justpeachy742's review against another edition
3.0
It reminded me alot of Chuck Pahalniuk books, quirky characters, interesting medical facts (more on the darker side), and almost unbelievable and twisted scenes that make you want to squirm. It's the first thing I've read in a while that I would say if you like chuck...try this.
twrafferty's review against another edition
5.0
fantastic thriller, well-plotted, in a way that unwinds as each layer is peeled away.
filled with entertaining footnotes and interesting additional sources - looking forward to more from this author.
filled with entertaining footnotes and interesting additional sources - looking forward to more from this author.
anainsworth's review against another edition
5.0
Fast paced action/comedy about a doctor under witness protection from the mob. I literally laughed out loud more than once while reading this book. Looking forward to more stuff from Josh Bazell.
mehilove's review against another edition
5.0
Really, thoroughly enjoyed this book. I love the character of Dr. Peter Brown. Bazell does an excellent job of bringing his voice alive on the page. I hope this isn't the last we hear of the Bearclaw.
shwooops's review against another edition
I’m 19 and I did not get these references man. Ending was a bit rough. Left me a big unsatisfied although the read was fast paced and engrossing
dave_peticolas's review against another edition
3.0
Terrifically fun novel about a mob hit man turned doctor.
writeswithdogs's review against another edition
2.0
This was a book club pick or I would have so put it down. This is a guy's book, in fact, it's an adolescent guy's book only it's not appropriate for an adolescent (in my mind). I did like the medical commentary/angle and I must say upfront that this guy can write, he did make me turn the page. I'd like to read something else he writes. I just hated the story and the character. I kept saying (to myself and occasionally to my husband who was reading next to me), "No way!" It was like some guy-fantasy come to life. All I'll say is - "oral sex in a shark tank" and maybe that will make you get the idea (and maybe, if you're a guy, now you'll want to read it.). I'm certain better things will come from this writer.
elhernandez's review against another edition
3.0
Audio book...it's been awhile since I listened to a book rather than read it and now I remember why. It takes awhile to get used to the male voice doing the female characters (not that there is a ton of female dialogue in this one but still - it's weird. Brings to mind a Grisham novel I listened to years ago...Rainmaker, maybe? - that drove me bonkers with the masculine female dialogue)
It was a good story though - good enough that I could get past the reading. I'll definitely look for more from Bazell. I'll be trying my hardest to not have to go to a hospital anytime soon though...
It was a good story though - good enough that I could get past the reading. I'll definitely look for more from Bazell. I'll be trying my hardest to not have to go to a hospital anytime soon though...