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by Robin Cook (Author) "Katherine Collins mounted the three steps from the sidewalk with a fragile sense of resolve ..." (more)
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"A fast-paced, gripping thriller." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.


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Two doctors place their lives in jeopardy to find out why a young woman died on the operating table-and had her brain secretly removed.

"Absorbing...provocative." (Houston Chronicle) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, Aug 3 2003
By Oscar L. Vazquez "Oscar" (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brain (Paperback)
Well ... this is another medical thriller that Mr. Cook get used to the readers. Even though this story is not so intense as the others thrillers I read to the point of boredom in some segments of the story because of the extreme medical descriptions that make us think that we are reading a textbook chapter, the plot is intriguing and attract attention.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Average But Not His Best, Jul 23 2002
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This review is from: Brain (Paperback)
From the back of the book "Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were Doctors, Lovers-and desperately afraid. Both of them suspected that something was wrong - terribly wrong - in the great medical research center where they worked." What is causing so many patients to die on the operating table? Why is it only females? Read this book to find out. However; don't be disappointed, as this is not one of the better works by Robin Cook.

Being an avid fan of Robin Cook, this book was definitely not his best work. Though enjoyable, I didn't find it as gripping as some of his other works and can only give this an average rating. Normally once I start a Cook novel I have a hard time putting it down but I didn't have that problem with this one. Not boring, but not as gripping and fast paced as some of his other works. In his usual manner, Mr. Cook is successful in describing the characters and setting the scenes with minimal words and doesn't drag it out as many authors do.

I found this book to be plausible yet was able to see through the plot from the very beginning. However, like most of his novels, this book will have you thinking hard about some of the goings on in the medical world today. When I hear or see something on the news regarding a medical breakthrough, I immediately begin thinking about the many Cook novels I have read.

For all of you Cook fans, like his many other novels, keep the dictionary handy for looking up those various medical terms. If you are new to Mr. Cook, I recommend starting with one of his other novels; but the same holds true for you as well about the dictionary. If I had to list one thing about the works of Robin Cook that drive me crazy, it would be that he has a tendency to forget that many of us are only lay people who are not familiar with much of the medical jargon he uses. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy his novels greatly.

My favorite novels and I have read many by Mr. Cook and the ones I would recommend for new comers to his works are:

Outbreak
Blind Sight
Contagion
Harmful Intent

The one I don't recommend for those new to Mr. Cook is:

Godplayer

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - not brain dead at all!!!, Feb 20 2001
By Daryl R. Budd (Chesterfield, MO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Brain (Paperback)
Robin Cook is truly a classic writer of our age. His medical thrillers are surpassed by no one - except Michael Crichton, perhaps. I thought the pace of this particular novel was electrifying, and the romantic subplot one of the most emotionally gutwrenching that I have ever read.. Bravo!, Mr Cook - keep on writing !!!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Like many of his other books, needs a better ending...
Like many of his other books, "Brain" starts out with a rather good story that can hold readers' attention until the end. Read more
Published on Aug 31 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Brain Dead
Looking for life-like characters? Looking for realistic interaction among them? Maybe a little bit of chilling suspense or a tantalizing romantic subplot? Read more
Published on Jul 16 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, but Cook has done better.
Interesting book when it comes to the idea of the medical field experimenting on humans. In this case, it's women who are patients at the GYN clinic. Read more
Published on Jun 28 2000 by Tam Sesto

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
This books beginning and middle are good. What ever happened to the ending? There is no real ending. I expected more from Robin Cook. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2000 by A. Lukse

5.0 out of 5 stars The best ever by Cook!
I know some people have found it too technical but for me it was the best ever. For someone on the medical field who understands the terminology, the book is great. Read more
Published on Jun 7 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars It keeps you going till the end.
As this is my first Robin Cook book, I must say that it was a good quick read. It was enough to keep me a faithful Cook fan. Read more
Published on April 14 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but a very good ending
At the beginning of this book I really didn't know what was going on, but towards the end it got really good. Read more
Published on Feb 5 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost on the edge of my seat till the end! I fell off!
the story was a good story because i didn't know what was going to happen till the end, and, yes, I did fall off of my bed reading it! OOPS. Read more
Published on Jul 20 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't read it if you like character development
If you care at all about characters with any depth, you probably won't like Cook's books. If you're a medical-techno junkie and you're out for plot, then you've found your dealer.
Published on Dec 22 1997 by cturner@advtech.uswest.com

5.0 out of 5 stars i love his books
I find Robin Cook's novels very interesting and helps me understand more medical terms. His books are an inspiration to a learning person who wishes to know more about the medical... Read more
Published on Oct 22 1997

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