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416 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417637164
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,476 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
dark 56%
informative 32%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 20% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Drug use, MiscarriageModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Suicide attemptMinor
Racial slurs
416 pages • first pub 1968 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781417637164
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Turtleback
Publication date: 01 August 2003
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,476 reviews
Moods
tense 76%
dark 56%
informative 32%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
sad 4%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 20% | A mix: 8%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 29% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Drug use, MiscarriageModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Suicide attemptMinor
Racial slurs