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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 1,167 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
dark 55%
informative 35%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
challenging 10%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 20% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Death, Drug useModerate
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 1,167 reviews
Moods
tense 80%
dark 55%
informative 35%
adventurous 15%
emotional 15%
challenging 10%
sad 5%
Pace
medium 36%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 70% | Character: 20% | A mix: 10%Strong character development?
No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 15%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 42% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 21%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abortion, Death, Drug useModerate
Racism, Misogyny, Suicide attemptMinor
Racial slurs