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A review by paulabellman
Bellevue by Robin Cook
dark
slow-paced
0.5
I have to admit this was the least thrilling medical thriller/paranormal novel I've ever read. Chapter 1 was 🫣, but after Chapter 1 concluded, the rest of the book was ZZZZZ.
Why were we subjected to the detail of each and every surgery, meal, and explanation of how tired Dr. Fuller was as a new resident? Who knows. And honestly, who really cares? I wanted the lurid details of Bellevue Hospital, not some blow-by-blow of a day in the life of a medical resident.
I'm surprised at how many recommendations I've received for this novel. I guess just like the name Taylor Swift makes people "love" her music, the name Robin Cook makes people love his medical "thrillers".
Lesson learned!
Why were we subjected to the detail of each and every surgery, meal, and explanation of how tired Dr. Fuller was as a new resident? Who knows. And honestly, who really cares? I wanted the lurid details of Bellevue Hospital, not some blow-by-blow of a day in the life of a medical resident.
I'm surprised at how many recommendations I've received for this novel. I guess just like the name Taylor Swift makes people "love" her music, the name Robin Cook makes people love his medical "thrillers".
Lesson learned!