A Case of Need by Jeffery Hudson, Michael Crichton

416 pages first pub 1968 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller informative mysterious fast-paced
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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 1,562 reviews

Moods

mysterious 92%
tense 76%
dark 56%
informative 32%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
emotional 12%
sad 4%

Pace

fast 46%
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

3.49

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