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Brain
Author: Robin Cook
Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were doctors and lovers --and desperately afraid. They suspected that something was terribly wrong in the great medical establishment where they worked. Both of them wondered why a beautiful woman had died on the operating table and had her brain secretly removed. Both of them found it impossible to explain the r...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780451112606
ISBN-10: 0451112601
Publication Date: 1/4/1982
Pages: 308
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 23 ratings
Publisher: Signet Book
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This was a really good read. It didn't grab me right away like most of his books have, but as the story unfolded it sped up and I just had to know what happened next.
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I enjoyed this book but I like Cook. It's the right mix of medical and mystery!
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Very good read. Fast Pace
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Book Cover: Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were doctors, lovers - and desperately afraid. Both of them suspected that something was wrong - terribly wrong - in the great medical research center where they worked. Both of them wondered why a beautiful young woman had died on the operating table and had her brain secretly removed. Both of them found it impossible to explain the rash of female patients exhibiting bizarre mental breakdowns and shocking sexual behavior. Both of them were placing their careers and very lives in deadly jeopardy as they penetrated the eerie inner sanctums of a medical world gone mad with technological power and the lust for more. . . .BRAIN
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Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were doctors and lovers-and desperately afraid. They suspected that something was terribly wrong in the great medical establishment where they worked. Both of them wondered why a beautiful woman had died on the operating table and had her brain secretely removed. Both of them found it impossible to explain the rash of female patients exhibiting bizzare mental breakdowns and shocking sexual behavior. Both of them were placing their carrers and their lives in deadly jeopardy as they penetrated the eerie inner sanctums of a medical world gone mad with technoligical power and the lust for more...
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Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were Doctors, Lovers-and desperately afraid. Both of them suspected that something was wrong - terribly wrong - in the great medical research center where they worked." What is causing so many patients to die on the operating table? Why is it only females? Read this book to find out
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Two doctors suspect something is very wrong at the enormous medical center where they work. And soon they will put their careers--and their lives--in deadly jeopardy, as they penetrate the eerie inner sanctums of a medical world gone mad. "Unnervingly plausible".--Los Angeles Times.
MaiasGranny avatar reviewed Brain on + 103 more book reviews
Another winner from Cook. Packed with suspense and medical detail.
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This book was soo good I could barely put it down. Two doctors cannot figure out why female patients are starting to act in bizarre ways and having nervous breakdowns.This book will keep you on your toes!
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There is a female cadaver in the morgue whose organs are intact but her brain is missing. If you enjoyed Coma and other medical thrillers you will enjoy this book
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The ISBN to this book is:0399125639
Two doctors place their lives in jeopardy to find out why a young woman died on the operating table-and had her brain secretly removed. A Terrifying book!
MELNELYNN avatar reviewed Brain on + 669 more book reviews
From the back of the book "Martin Philips and Denise Sanger were Doctors, Lovers-and desperately afraid. Both of them suspected that something was wrong - terribly wrong - in the great medical research center where they worked." What is causing so many patients to die on the operating table? Why is it only females? Read this book to find out. However; don't be disappointed, as this is not one of the better works by Robin Cook.
Being an avid fan of Robin Cook, this book was definitely not his best work. Though enjoyable, I didn't find it as gripping as some of his other works and can only give this an average rating. Normally once I start a Cook novel I have a hard time putting it down but I didn't have that problem with this one. Not boring, but not as gripping and fast paced as some of his other works. In his usual manner, Mr. Cook is successful in describing the characters and setting the scenes with minimal words and doesn't drag it out as many authors do.

I found this book to be plausible yet was able to see through the plot from the very beginning. However, like most of his novels, this book will have you thinking hard about some of the goings on in the medical world today. When I hear or see something on the news regarding a medical breakthrough, I immediately begin thinking about the many Cook novels I have read.

For all of you Cook fans, like his many other novels, keep the dictionary handy for looking up those various medical terms. If you are new to Mr. Cook, I recommend starting with one of his other novels; but the same holds true for you as well about the dictionary. If I had to list one thing about the works of Robin Cook that drive me crazy, it would be that he has a tendency to forget that many of us are only lay people who are not familiar with much of the medical jargon he uses. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy his novels greatly.


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