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Book Review of Cutting for Stone

Cutting for Stone
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Helpful Score: 2


Wonderful! A rare combination of a novel so well researched that it is almost historical fiction--together with an engaging and extremely well written ficticious story with very real characters who tug at your heartstrings. I can't imagine how much time the author spent in preparation. You will learn a great deal about medicine, about medical training, about Ethiopian history and West African history, along with glimpses into India's past and traditions, but all of that is fairly incidental to a great storyline with huge emotional impact.

If I had any criticism it would be that the author was too ambitious. But I loved it anyway. Xenophobes stay away.