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This book is one of Robin Cook's all time classic and reading it again was just as good as the first time. They have now made two movies out of this book. One of the movies was from years back and one a little more current. The issues brought up in this book causes one to step back and think as well as realize how much of this is in today's world from the time that he first wrote this book. It is a great book to read.

At the time this book was a huge hit, unfortunately because it has been copied and imitated so many times in 30 years, it is now badly dated and overlong:1. Too much is made of the woman vs. male profession (laughable now.)2. You need a medical degree to follow a lot of the explanations (although you don't really need to.)3. The book is now way too long given modern sensibilities, some imagery at the end is stunning, but you will figure it out long before the hero.4. Uses and re-uses over worn plot devices: (1) No one believes the hero (2) Good guys are really bad guys (3) Heroine outwits bad guy (4) young doc with great futureAgain, if you look at the old reviews this book was a big hit, but Robin Cook now writes more timely and more economically.

I have given this book this rating because it is a good book I have read it in paperback and I am very happy that it is now on Kindle Fire. I would highly recommend this book to family & friends to read on Kindle fire. there is nothing that I dislike about this book.

Well written, fast page turner.

Anyone interested in the world of medicine, Medical ethics and the money that drives the machine will love this book. I read it eons ago when it was initially published and recently thought I would return to this most interesting book. The characters are first rate. The twists and turns are such that this is a book not likely left alone for long.

Very interesting mystery, thriller with a twist from the beginning to the end, master disguised that's cleverly planned and most of all very enjoyable to read. Robin Cook is a master of everything!!!!!!!!

It's an interesting story with intrigue, suspense, and a little romance! I loved it 30 years ago, and I still really liked the second time around!

Arrived safe and sound....Thank you. Good book but medical practices have changed a lot since book was written.