The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton

The Terminal Man

Michael Crichton

266 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

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Harry Benson is prone to violent, uncontrollable seizures and is under police guard after attacking two people.Dr. Roger McPherson, head of the prestigious Neuropsychiatric Research Unit at University Hospital in Los Angeles, is convinced he can c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,434 reviews

Moods

tense 73%
dark 53%
informative 36%
adventurous 26%
mysterious 26%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
reflective 20%
sad 12%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 43%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 58% | A mix: 32% | Character: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.23

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