corirarrick2's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
cannelise99's review against another edition
5.0
Such an interesting book and the issues of this book are relevant today. Very thrilling and I loved it.
bookfairy99's review against another edition
I didn't realize the book was so old! It was published in 1969, and it reads like it. I just couldn't get past that, so I had to set it aside. I need more modern content in my reading life.
gazeboreader's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
First book I have read by this author. Good read but with huge trigger warnings about abortion, wounds inflicted by sharp objects and blood. I found that the story kept me interest. Loved that it was set in one of my favorite cities and that there was loads of medical explanations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Abortion, and Blood
kathleenitpdx's review against another edition
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sharpness's review against another edition
4.0
This was the firs Crichton novel I ever read; it made sure it was not the last.
jenuinereads's review against another edition
3.0
Meh. I loved the details and the dialogue but there wasn't any real development of characters for me to really be interested. Free to read from Amazon Prime.
dmwhipp's review against another edition
3.0
A dated, but still engaging thriller involving the death of doctor's teen daughter due to an illegal abortion.