511 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345540157
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 29 January 2013
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In one of the most frightening and challenging cases of his career, Dr. Alex Delaware must confront a strange medical mystery involving a child. "Reads like wildfire . . . harrowing suspense."--The New York Times Book ...
Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, MurderModerate
Medical content, Medical traumaMinor
Child abuse
511 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345540157
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 29 January 2013
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In one of the most frightening and challenging cases of his career, Dr. Alex Delaware must confront a strange medical mystery involving a child. "Reads like wildfire . . . harrowing suspense."--The New York Times Book ...
Community Reviews Summary of 281 reviews
Moods
mysterious 77%
tense 33%
challenging 22%
informative 22%
Pace
medium 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | Yes: 40%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, MurderModerate
Medical content, Medical traumaMinor
Child abuse