A Case of Need is Michael Crichton's award-winning debut novel, written shortly after he completed his medical internship. Set against the ever-building pressure and pace of a large Boston medical center, the tensions flare-and explode-when a surgical operation tragically ends in death, raising countless questions. Was it accidental malpractice? A violation of the Hippocratic oath? Or cold-blooded murder?
My take? There's really not much to add to that. The book has many of the hallmarks of Crichton's later thrillers, without being quite as good as some of his bestsellers. Still, if you're a Crichton fan, you might as well add this to the list. Cautiously recommended.
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