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Acceptable Risk

Acceptable Risk

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Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Cook's worst
Review: I have read most books that Robin Cook has written, and this is definetely his worst. The characters as well as the events are completely unrealistic.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: A fast read, but slightly implausible.
Review: Robin Cook explores the dangers of drugs used to change human personalities. Interwoven in this cautionary tale is a young woman's research into her ancestor's role in the Salem witch trials 300 years earlier.

I thoroughly enjoyed the information about the Salem witch trials, and information about the possible cause being contaminated rye. The heroine's search for her ancestor's involvement in this horrible event, and the unimpeachable evidence used to convict her were fascinating reading.

The part of the story dealing with the development of a new psychtropic drug and testing on human subjects was not as engrossing for me. I especially found the final result of the people taking the untested drug to be rather unbelievable.

Robin Cook certainly knows how to craft a medical thriller, and keep his readers turning pages to find out what happens next. This book continues that tradition, but it is made just a little too implausible in this story.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Good and bad
Review: This book is written in the typical engaging and page-turning Cook medical suspense style. The character of Kim, and her search for self-confidence and family history, is particularly well-developed. Likewise the Salem witch trial history bit is well-done.

However, large parts of the book are rather poorly-done and/or over-done. The extensive plot line about the night creatures who, for a start, kill Edward's dog is just incredible. The evidence of these creatures' identity is all around the researchers and they unbelievably ignore it. Cook uses these creatures to turn a workable and enjoyable medical suspense plot into an over-done gothic novel.

Cook also incorrectly casts Prozac and other depression-lifting drugs as personality-changing drugs. The end scene of the medical research facility is unbelievable, and the reader is likewise disappointed with Kim at the end -- she's spent the novel finding her own strength and independence, and she winds up happy mainly because she's with a man.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Cook does disservice to real-life chemists
Review: In his novel, Cook does a disservice to real-life chemists by trivializing and misrepresenting the drug discovery process. Drugs take years to be discovered, tested, and marketed, and are under the utmost federal scrutiny. As a doctor, Cook should take some responsibility to educate his readers with reality as well as to entertain.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Predictable Ending
Review: A very interesting story. I really enjoyed the historical part of the book. Although, I thought the ending was a bit predictable. Not one of his best, but a page turner. If you are into the Salem witch trials you will enjoy this book.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: An amazing read start to finish
Review: In the beginnig of the book we meet Elizabeth and have no idea what's going to happen to her. They talked about the evidence there. And every time Kim got close to the evidence and had to go someplace else you felt for her. A truly engaging character. Edward got what he deserved. Robin Cook writes amazing, intelligent books. And has a new one coming out, can't wait.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Book!
Review: Cook's outdone himself in this one. The storyline is spellbinding and the subject matter is so timely since antidepressent drug use is widespread. Great mix of reality and bizzare. I loved this book.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A great escapist read
Review: I enjoyed this book, which I bought on a vacation escape to Boston, Cape Cod and yes, Salem. The plot is plausible and, up until the last few pages, a beliveable explanation of why the Salem Witch Hunts occurred, but I thought the ending was a bit over the top. Nonetheless, it was an enjoyable, light, vacation-type read.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The ending does not disappoint!!!
Review: This is my 3rd Cook book (Chromosome 6 and Vital Signs are the other two) and it has left me wanting to read more of his books. My favorite part of the book was Elizabeth's secret evidence and the page-turning final chapter.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Keeps you turning page after page
Review: It only took me 6 days to finish this book, even though it is a 300+ page book. Great from start to end. One of Robin Cook's best. Highly recommended medical suspense thriller!


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