A Case of Need by Michael Crichton, Jeffery Hudson

A Case of Need

Michael Crichton, Jeffery Hudson

416 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative mysterious fast-paced

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...

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Community Reviews Summary of 768 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 80%
dark 60%
adventurous 30%
informative 20%
emotional 10%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 22% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.42

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