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kshea1's review
5.0
5 stars
I'm reading this in the time of covid vaccinations when we all feel like we're a part of a huge science experiment, which only makes this story all the more intriguing.
I'm reading this in the time of covid vaccinations when we all feel like we're a part of a huge science experiment, which only makes this story all the more intriguing.
isheekagoswami's review against another edition
1.0
Woah. Unreadable. One of the worst books I’ve picked up in a long time. I can’t believe how clunky and prose is. For example: “Frank guessed that Carl was stressed out about his upcoming surgery, especially after Carl admitted he was as nervous as hell before they had started out.” Great guesswork, Frank!
And this phenomenally wooden dialogue:
“It caught me totally by surprise, as much or more so than if you had told me you were going into urology.”
“You of all people know that I was always a jock in high school and college, especially with my interest in lacrosse. Sports have always been a part of my persona.”
What? Who talks like this?
I found it impossible to get immersed in the story because the terrible writing was such a distraction. It was like reading a novice’s writing in a “Please critique my first page!” post on Reddit. How do books like this get published?
And this phenomenally wooden dialogue:
“It caught me totally by surprise, as much or more so than if you had told me you were going into urology.”
“You of all people know that I was always a jock in high school and college, especially with my interest in lacrosse. Sports have always been a part of my persona.”
What? Who talks like this?
I found it impossible to get immersed in the story because the terrible writing was such a distraction. It was like reading a novice’s writing in a “Please critique my first page!” post on Reddit. How do books like this get published?
theredqueen444's review against another edition
3.0
I haven’t read a Robin Cook book in quite some time. I liked the premise, but I wasn’t blown away. I was irritated that the author felt the need to remind us over and over that one character was black and another set of characters were Russian.
cnhs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rojo25's review against another edition
3.0
My first Robin Cook book. It was fine. An easy read. Lynn is getting ready to graduate medical school. Her boyfriend Carl is healthy and goes into the hospital for a routine knee surgery but never wakes up. Lynn wants answers and with the help of her friend Michael they uncover a large pharmaceutical conspiracy occurring at the hospital.
Anyway, the medical information is outstanding but the plot was just too over the top for me. Patients being cared for by automation just did me in. Nonetheless I enjoyed parts of it.
Anyway, the medical information is outstanding but the plot was just too over the top for me. Patients being cared for by automation just did me in. Nonetheless I enjoyed parts of it.
gibbousmoon's review against another edition
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is the first book I have read of Cook’s, and the entire concept of the book is what drew me to it in the place.
chelsea_w's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I haven't read a Robin Cook book in decades, but he used to be one of my favorite authors. While I'm waiting for some of my holds to come in at the library I decided to see what RC books were on the shelf. This book was published in 2015. I didn't even realize that Cook was still writing books. This story uses modern security and computing power and has cell phones that double as flashlights. Otherwise the story could have easily been picked up and dropped into the 1990s when I read many other Cook books. The plot is very typical of his other books I've read: medical backdrop, malpractice detected by an unassuming medical professional, threats, assault, and/or murder by thugs, narrow save by the hero/heroin. As predictable as the plot is, Cook has a way of storytelling that draws the reader in. It is definitely a page turner and a good reminder of why I liked his books back in the day.