A Case of Need by Michael Crichton, Jeffery Hudson

A Case of Need

Michael Crichton, Jeffery Hudson

319 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative mysterious fast-paced

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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 781 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
tense 81%
dark 63%
adventurous 27%
informative 18%
challenging 9%
emotional 9%

Pace

medium 42%
slow 28%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 45%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 36%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.42

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