571 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007250929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 29 September 2011
Description
A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,753 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
reflective 40%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 28%
emotional 24%
sad 15%
dark 8%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Average rating
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Cancer, Death, Medical contentModerate
Sexism, Injury/injury detail, AddictionMinor
Infertility, Gore, Homophobia571 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007250929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 29 September 2011
Description
A "biography" of cancer from its origins to the epic battle to cure, control, and conquer it. A combination of medical history, cutting-edge science, and narrative journalism that transforms the listener's understanding of cancer and much of the w...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,753 reviews
Moods
challenging 41%
reflective 40%
hopeful 32%
inspiring 28%
emotional 24%
sad 15%
dark 8%
funny 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 1%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Cancer, Death, Medical contentModerate
Sexism, Injury/injury detail, AddictionMinor
Infertility, Gore, Homophobia