dajna's review against another edition
3.0
Second book of the Jack Stapleton and Laurie Montgomery series. This one is focused on Jack, since he's the new character in town. He's the all American boy for the all American plot, in which he is the hero against the world. Of course, he will withdraw any information he collected until it's too late, but the deus ex machina will save the day!
I don't read Robin Cook for the plot, to be honest, but because I like the science(fiction) that is he's starting point. Every time he takes a plausible medical topic, makes it dark and twisted and molds it with the same cookie cutter plot. I'm entertained, and that's more than enough.
I don't read Robin Cook for the plot, to be honest, but because I like the science(fiction) that is he's starting point. Every time he takes a plausible medical topic, makes it dark and twisted and molds it with the same cookie cutter plot. I'm entertained, and that's more than enough.
ripxw's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Gun violence
kooii's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
anissu's review against another edition
I registered a book at BookCrossing.com!
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lah_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This may not have been the greatest book to read during the ongoing pandemic, but it was still a great read! I liked it more than Blindsight. I got into it much faster, and I really enjoyed the mystery. Looking forward to continuing the series.
hopeykat's review against another edition
5.0
I didnt expect the ending to go the way it did. Looking back it might've been an easy guess but it took me by surprise!
It's quite a bit different from the movie, so don't expect there to be similarities. It focuses more on Jack Stapleton's life and his adventure dealing with being a Medical Examiner in a new city.
I really enjoyed it. The few commonalities with Covid-19 are worrisome, but it's not too bad. Great read.
It's quite a bit different from the movie, so don't expect there to be similarities. It focuses more on Jack Stapleton's life and his adventure dealing with being a Medical Examiner in a new city.
I really enjoyed it. The few commonalities with Covid-19 are worrisome, but it's not too bad. Great read.
davidpaige's review against another edition
3.0
This is the second Robin Cook that I have read recently. It's been a number of years since my last one.
I enjoy reading Robin Cook. He can write realistic medical novels. Jack Stapleton is a Medical Examiner in his first year working for the city of New York. He has several mysterious deaths cross his table, and sees a conspiracy.
He investigates, creating a ruckus at the hospital. Someone puts out a contract to have him beaten up, but he still doesn't give up.
Now, there is a real spoiler below this point.
It was at the restaurant that I realized who Jack's opponent is. When Therese went to the ladies room, she had to ask the Maitre'D where it was. Yes, she said that she liked the restaurant, and went there often. Clearly, Robin left that as a clue for us readers.
I enjoy reading Robin Cook. He can write realistic medical novels. Jack Stapleton is a Medical Examiner in his first year working for the city of New York. He has several mysterious deaths cross his table, and sees a conspiracy.
He investigates, creating a ruckus at the hospital. Someone puts out a contract to have him beaten up, but he still doesn't give up.
Now, there is a real spoiler below this point.
It was at the restaurant that I realized who Jack's opponent is. When Therese went to the ladies room, she had to ask the Maitre'D where it was. Yes, she said that she liked the restaurant, and went there often. Clearly, Robin left that as a clue for us readers.
danperlman's review against another edition
5.0
Second one in the series and just as engaging as the first!
betsychadwell's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable, gripping, fast-moving medical suspense.
raehink's review against another edition
2.0
A medical thriller about infectious disease germs let loose in New York City. There are too many holes in the plot and too many unanswered questions. But after 9/11 the plot is certainly plausible.