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

In the tightly knit world of Boston medicine, the Randall family reigns supreme. When heart surgeon J. D. Randall s teenage daughter dies during a botched abortion, the medical community threatens to explode. Was it malpractice? A violation of the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 885 reviews

Moods

mysterious 93%
tense 86%
dark 60%
informative 26%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
challenging 13%
sad 6%

Pace

fast 38%
medium 33%
slow 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | Character: 26% | A mix: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 6%

Average rating

3.44

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