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Summary: Finally something different!
Review: I'd stopped reading Robin Cook's books because, frankly, one was the same as the next. My sister convinced me to give this a try and I found it very refreshing. I'm sure it dissappoints many loyal fans, but it will probably attract a whole new audience. I found the characters believable and the story alternately gripping and entertaining. I feel the need to address many of the negative comments I saw in readers' reviews regarding the plausibility of the story: This is FICTION. If you want real-life, try a documentary on PBS. Geez.
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Summary: Not the usual Cook
Review: Having read all of Robin Cook's novels, I anticipated another exciting story. I was disappointed. Although well written, I found the subject a little too far-fetched, and not the usual Robin Cook excitement. Having also read "Invasion", I feel that Robin Cook should keep to the medical themes that he obviously knows so well. His medical stories are always "can't put down" believable.
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Summary: What the heck was he thinking?!
Review: I tried to have a totally open mind while reading this book. In fact, it managed to grab and hold my attention for the first "section" of it. Then it drifted off into something it seemed like a 5th grader on a sugar high dreamed up...My advice: don't buy this. And if you do, recycle it immediately.
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Summary: Another fantastic work by Robin Cook!
Review: First off, let me say, the abduction in the title is not by aliens from outer space. In fact, just the opposite, but that's all I'll say so as not to spoil the imaginative and suspenseful plot of this sci-fi thriller. Robin Cook is one of the few writers whose books I will read automatically, without even glancing at the cover synopsis, he's that good. He's never failed to entertain, and this latest book is no exception. Once again, he varies from his usual medical thriller format (see Invasion) and pulls it off nicely. The story moves right along, always prompting you to read further to see what happens next or to explore the fascinating details of the advanced alternate culture within. The characters are varied and interesting, and his writing style is, as usual, excellent. I'm not sure what those who gave it a low rating were looking for, but if you're looking for an ejoyable, fascinating book to read, especially if you're a sci-fi fan, don't miss this one!
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Summary: Where's the real Dr. Cook?
Review: What happened to DOCTOR Cook? Science fiction?? I was expecting another great medical thriller as usual. Although I found the book interesting, it's not the real Robin Cook.
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Summary: Thumbs Up
Review: In reading some of the other reviews, I was surprised to see how many people either completely loved this book, or felt it was totally unenjoyable. I am one of the definite fans. Sure, the book is not based on reality, but that is what makes it so fun. The notion of a whole other world beneath the ocean is, at best, preposterous. BUT, you must read this book solely on the notion of fantasy. I found it very engrossing, and read it in two sittings. The book is both charming and suspenseful. If you like The Twilight Zone, you will appreciate the ending. It has a nice twist. If you are looking for a medical thriller, which is the normal genre for Cook, this may not be the book for you, but if you enjoy Cook's style and ability to keep you in suspense, then I recommend you read it. To sum it up, it's a science fiction fantasy thriller, that will keep you pleasantly entertained for hours.
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Summary: ABDUCTION
Review: THIS BOOK IS REALLY TERRIBLE. ROBIN COOK USED TO WRITE A GREAT MEDICAL THRILLER...WHAT HAPPENED? AUTHORS SHOULD NOT GET NEW BOOKS PUBLISHED BASED ON THEIR PAST BOOKS. THIS IS ONE FOR THE DUMPSTER!! THIS BOOK WAS BORING, START TO FINISH. I CAN'T BELIEVE I STUCK IT OUT.
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Summary: Cool
Review: Cool story. Good story. Whenever I'm reading a book, my wife asks if it's any good. I usually reply, "I don't know yet", even when I'm almost finished. With this book, I replied "Yes, it's good." I finished it in almost record time which tells me it was quite engrossing. If you're looking for the typical medical mystery with arrogant, bigshot doctor perps--this isn't it. This book was quite a change from previous Cook books but it was a great story. The literati won't like it since they're so busy looking for "Composition 101" violations that they miss the great creativity that went into this story. This book introduces the reader to the wonder and fantasy of another world and holding the author to the old licenses is not only unfair but a good way to miss a great book. If you focus on the characters you will miss the greater questions explored by the book. Perhaps the first line should be, "Work with me here...". Think "B.F. Skinner meets Jules Verne".
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Summary: Who are those people ??
Review: I'm only writing because I simply can't believe that anyone considers Robin Cook's latest attempt at mass hallucination to be "enjoyable." Maybe those people define "enjoyable" the way the Marquis de Sade did... I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that if you've read at least ten books before you got suckered into reading Abduction, you couldn't possibly have enjoyed it. I only finished it because I couldn't believe it could stay that bad. Cook surprised me by managing to make it stink right to the end. As Opus the Penguin once said of a movie: "Okay, maybe it wasn't as bad as all that, but lordy, it sure wasn't good!" I'm still going to be muttering to myself about the future of America when there are people living here who think Abduction was worth reading.
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Summary: Bad TV ??
Review: Being a science fiction fan (versus medical fiction fan), I found the first part of the book interesting and exciting, albeit some of the character development was weak. The second part of the book turned into a bad episode of Star Trek or a reminder of "Amazon Women on Mars" with an ending that was put together at the 57th minute of the 1 hour show.
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