Toxin

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Summary: stunning!
Review: As a parent, this book really struck a chord with me. It scared me to think what could and does happen at fast food restaurants. Dr. Cook does a great job with his protagonist's reactions. Kim Reggis is a doctor and a father and the pain and helplessness he feels when he's unable to save his daughter brought tears to my eyes. Dr. Cook is obviously speaking from the point of view of someone who has seen death and tears of loved ones. The ending was a bit weak and left a lot to be desired, but the emotions evoked while reading the novel are well worth suffering through the contrived ending.

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Summary: A Terrible Ending!
Review: The idea of the book was not to bad. The beginning was very slow and a bit boring. It seemed as though Mr. Cook introduced many characters and did not develop them. It was very interesting to read about the meat industry. It definetly makes me think twice before eating meat. If you have a weak stomach this is not the book for you. The ending was very poor. The reader is left hanging and wondering what has happened legally to the main characters. The book overall seemed choppy. There also seemed to be no real climax. Read a different Robin Cook book this one is by far the worst.

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Summary: Great writing by a great author. Cook does it again.
Review: This latest Robin Cook novel was one of his best. Although I found the some of the descriptions disgusting, it was a very well written book. Hamburgers no longer hold the same appeal but Cook's books are better than ever.

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Summary: Goodbye fast food
Review: If you love Burger King and McDonald's, don't pick this book up. A stunning look into what really happens to make meat. Good enough to turn you vegetarian.

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Summary: This story is captivating, extremely hard to put it down.
Review: Dr. Cook continues to produces books that grab your attention and won't let go until you finish it. This story touches multiple emotions of the reader. The ending is totally unexpected. The whole plot of the book is extremely believable, probably because today it could be possible.

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Summary: Expert knowledge of subject but mediocre writing.
Review: Dr.Cook obviously knows medical procedure but his disgusting detail just for the shock value does not make up for it. And..frankly...In my own view he is not really a very good writer.

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Summary: Toxin is Toxic
Review: The worst Robin Cook book I have read. The story itself isn't bad, but the characters and dialogue are terrible! This is one of those few books where I say I could have done better. The unrealistic actions and stilted words of the main character hurt. Dr. Cook can and has done so much better.

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Summary: Rude awakening
Review: As a fan of Robin Cook novels, I found this book to be informative reading (for a fiction novel). I'll never look at a hamburger the same ever again. It is true that the characters did some pretty crazy things, but that's what fiction is all about. If you want reasonable, level headed (in other words, BORING) characters, then go buy Oprah's book

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Summary: The hamburger isn't the only thing that is rotten here.
Review: I couldn't believe that Robin Cook would write such drivel. The main premise is interesting, but the characters are poorly developed and their reactions to what takes place are ridiculous. The reader soon detaches from any empathy for the main character, due to his completely ridiculous personality and his tendency of "bopping" everyone he doesn't like, on the nose. Pity the poor meat inspector who disappears into the rendering vat...should we call the cops ?...nah, her severed head wouldn't convince them that anything criminal is going on. Give me a break! Mr. Cook should have written this book under another name and spared himself considerable embarassement.

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Summary: First Robin Cook book I've read and was not impressed.
Review: The ecoli plot was good, but the main character was not believable & the ending seemed rushed and unfinished. A surgeon who beats up co-workers & risks his own life by going undercover as a floor sweeper seems far fetched to me.