irongold's review against another edition
4.0
Very good book; on the mature side as the topic is abortion. I don’t agree with the authors position on abortion, but it was understandable and about as pro-life as a pro-choicer could be. Other than that, great story.
kshea1's review against another edition
4.0
Fast paced
This book made me feel like I was reading faster than usual, just so I could keep up with the main character!
This book made me feel like I was reading faster than usual, just so I could keep up with the main character!
kateapatton's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deyaand's review against another edition
4.0
I still voice type my reviews so if this feels long it’s just me rambling into my phone at 9:14 PM.
The beginning of this book was way better than the second half which is weird because I feel like it’s usually the opposite. Because this was written in like the 70s every character just felt like a white man and it made it very confusing when they all had names like James and Lee and Arthur and Conaway.
this is not a bad book at all I feel like it’s not as controversial now as it may have been back in the day just because abortion is a lot more talked about but it was back then, but also I’m very pro-choice so I can see why this is a lot for someone who is pro life.
I think that this book did a good job making it not so political and more of like a mystery like a who done it?
I did feel like I was pushing through the second half and the ending did not shock me nor surprise me and it felt a little underwhelming for the tone of the rest of the book. if Goodreads gave half stars this would be 3 1/2 so I need that feature really soon.
The beginning of this book was way better than the second half which is weird because I feel like it’s usually the opposite. Because this was written in like the 70s every character just felt like a white man and it made it very confusing when they all had names like James and Lee and Arthur and Conaway.
this is not a bad book at all I feel like it’s not as controversial now as it may have been back in the day just because abortion is a lot more talked about but it was back then, but also I’m very pro-choice so I can see why this is a lot for someone who is pro life.
I think that this book did a good job making it not so political and more of like a mystery like a who done it?
I did feel like I was pushing through the second half and the ending did not shock me nor surprise me and it felt a little underwhelming for the tone of the rest of the book. if Goodreads gave half stars this would be 3 1/2 so I need that feature really soon.
dor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
Medical Thriller that has the same fingerprints as Airframe and Rising Sun - pacey, readable, and a real slice of 1968 including some extremely racist language and attitudes. However, these feel like a representation of the time, and also feel like the MC does not share them (although he is not an anti-racist either). Would be an interesting film adaptation.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
daniellew87's review against another edition
3.0
The beginning was a bit slow and it was a bit confusing at points to keep track of all the different people, but I thought it was okay.
kblank73's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
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.