Reviews

Resistant by Michael Palmer

beastreader's review against another edition

3.0

It has been a few books since I have read anything by Mr. Palmer. His latest and last one sounded like a winner. I am sorry that I did not read more of his books while he was alive. This book was a good, quick read. The idea of a bacterial flesh-eating virus is scary. So scary that I was talking to my co-worker about this book and told her that if this ever happened to me that I would just want to be put out of my misery. I would not want the doctors cutting of my limbs one at a time.

So the medical aspect of this story was creepy. However the political aspect of the story, I thought was just alright. I went through the motions of reading this book. None of the characters really jumped off the pages at me. Again though, Mr. Palmer does know how to tell a good story that does leave me the reader thinking about what I just read.

alifromkc1907's review against another edition

5.0

Gut Instinct Rating: 5
Characters: 4.5
Believability: 5
Uniqueness: 5
Writing Style: 5
Excitement Factor: 4
Story Line: 5
Title Relevance: 5
Artwork Relevance: 5
Audiobook Narration: 4.5
Overall: 4.80

cats22's review against another edition

4.0

Fun book. Okay, not very likely. But it is fast-paced and interesting characters.

throwmeabook's review against another edition

2.0

Based on the book's blurb and the couple of chapters I had read in advance of my vacation, I brought this book along with me expecting a entertaining and thrilling read as I had come to expect from Michael Palmer.

Unfortunately, the cringe worthy character descriptions and dialogue and blatant political positioning totally through me off, and honestly made it very difficult for me to finish this book. Can't say I'm not just a little disappointed.

Thank you to Goodreads First Reads for providing me a copy of this book.

granolagina's review against another edition

4.0

The last book written by my favorite medical thriller writer. RIP Michael Palmer.

aspygirlsmom_1995's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

chuckri's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

tanyarobinson's review against another edition

3.0

This book was just okay, with a predictable plot and unbelievable details. The concept of The One Hundred Neighbors was interesting if overdone, though the idea that they would be so naive as to think they could control a bacterial weapon is far-fetched. I did like Dr. Lou Welcome's character, and his wilderness emergency skills were fun to read about.

Overall, definitely not one of Palmer's stronger novels. 3 stars.

nickaspro's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

mysternightowl's review against another edition

4.0

This was my first Michael Palmer novel, and really wasn't sure what to expect. I picked it to read, as I thought it was going to be a medical thriller, but it is not that. This is a pulse pounding action thriller, that is an engrossing read, right to the last page. Well written, and fleshed out characters, help you identify with the whole cast. Twists, and surprises abound. Don't relax for a minute or you will be caught unawares. A totally enjoyable read.