416 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417637164
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
Written as Jeffery Hudson in 1968.A Case of Need is Michael Crichton's award-winning debut novel, written shortly after he completed his medical internship. Set against the ever-building pressure and pace of a large Boston medical center, the tens...
Community Reviews Summary of 716 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
dark 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, AbortionModerate
Misogyny, Racism, Self harmMinor
Racial slurs
416 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417637164
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
Written as Jeffery Hudson in 1968.A Case of Need is Michael Crichton's award-winning debut novel, written shortly after he completed his medical internship. Set against the ever-building pressure and pace of a large Boston medical center, the tens...
Community Reviews Summary of 716 reviews
Moods
tense 75%
dark 50%
adventurous 37%
emotional 12%
informative 12%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 71% | A mix: 14% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Miscarriage, AbortionModerate
Misogyny, Racism, Self harmMinor
Racial slurs