The Anvil is a medical thriller. All of the people involved in the development of a wonder drug that virtually eliminates the need for facial reconstructive surgery die inexplicably - except one, who spends years on the run before deciding to fight back against the drug company that once employed him. Full of entirely believable scientific skullduggery, this book was a gripping read. Recommended.
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Sunday, November 6, 2011
A Case of Need - Book 94
Here's Amazon's description of A Case of Need.
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.
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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