Oxygen by Carol Cassella

304 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction contemporary dark emotional tense medium-paced

Description

With the compassion of Jodi Picoult and the medical realism of Atul Gawande, Oxygen is a riveting new novel by a real-life anesthesiologist, an intimate story of relationships and family that collides with a high-stakes medical drama. Dr. Marie He...

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Community Reviews Summary of 319 reviews

Moods

tense 85%
dark 71%
emotional 71%
informative 57%
sad 57%
challenging 42%
mysterious 28%
reflective 28%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.52

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