Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell

Beat the Reaper

Peter Brown #1

Josh Bazell

406 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

Dr. Peter Brown is an intern at Manhattan's worst hospital, with a talent for medicine, a shift from hell, and a past he'd prefer to keep hidden. Whether it's a blocked circumflex artery or a plan to land a massive malpractice suit, he knows what ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,064 reviews

Moods

dark 90%
funny 63%
tense 56%
adventurous 36%
mysterious 30%
sad 13%
emotional 10%
challenging 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 6%
inspiring 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 39% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.72

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