A review by lah_reads
Chromosome 6 by Robin Cook

4.0

This was actually an assigned summer reading book when I was in high school, but it failed to hook me in the first twenty pages, and has sat abandoned on my shelf for more years than I wish to admit. That is why I didn't realize until I was part way in that it was actually the third book in a series, but I kept going, anyway. It sort of works as a stand-alone, but there are some references to past books that make it obvious that you've missed out on some excitement if you're just jumping into the series at this installment.

When I was a teenager who only read swords and sorcery fantasy novels, this obviously didn't appeal, but now that I enjoy a greater variety of books, I was able to appreciate this one. The beginning was a bit slow, and the ending was kind of abrupt, but it was really good over all. An exciting read, great for fans of medical thrillers and Michael Crichton novels.