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Summary: unbelievable
Review: My absolute awe at how poorly this book was written kept me with it through the bitter end. Having read all of Robin Cook's other books I expected some kind of plot to evolve as the book continued. Cook has always had an easy flow to his dialogue, but in this book it is stilted and thick with ridiculous stereotypes. While I don't discourage a foray into different genre', perhaps he could at least write with the same level of conviction he has in the past. I can't believe a good editor and/or publisher who supports the author would let this book go to press.
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Summary: Interesting Subject - Character Stereotypes
Review: I've read all of Robin Cook's books and this is the only bad one in the lot. I didn't like his choice of characters, whom I thought all were taken straight out of a list of OBVIOUS STEREOTYPES. I hope Mr. Cook realizes his error and comes home with a medical thriller which we all know is his forte.His foray into Sci-Fi was not a success, maybe if this is what Mr. Cook wants to write, he should get some help from accomplished Sci-Fi writers.
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Summary: A Famous Medical Author Simulates A Self-Frontal-Labotomy
Review: This novel tells the story of five people who are sucked into an undersea civilization very much older than our own. The plot hinges on two of the "suckees" - deepsea divers - acting like oversexed Neanderthals who become rapacious killers in a Utopia that knows no violence. The characters in this book are so unreal, their actions so inexplicable and "far out," that the novel becomes laughable. The premise, the plot, and the characters are so cartoon-like that the reader weeps for Robin Cook; to think that a well-known author's gift is revealed as so thin and fragile. This book is a literary suicide. Avoid it!
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Summary: The worst Robin Cook book ever published
Review: Having read all of Robin Cooks books, I'm used to medical thrillers with good story lines and well develeped characters that make sense. None of that is here. It's an interesting idea very poorly executed. It's as if the author really didn't care. This book was painfull to read, avoid it at all costs.
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Summary: Save your money!
Review: If there were an option to rate it as -5, that's what I would have given it. The book is ludicrous and I'm embarrassed to have purchased it.
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Summary: Not Robin Cook
Review: I have read all Robin Cooks novels, and I was very dissappointed in his latest ABDUCTION. It was wise for it to come out in paperback. I am upset because I wasted the money on it, but glad I did not have to buy it in hardback (as I usually do). I love Dr. Cooks medical knowledge and the novels he derives from this knowledge. Being in the medical profession I can readily relate to his books. Not so with this one. Just very dissappointed.
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Summary: Good Start - Good Middle - Good Ending
Review: Sure, a society under the earth's crust is an old theme, but this book is exciting and well written, a real page-turner. I couldn't put it down. Yet, it is more than just an action thriller. It also provides food for thought. Dr. Cook makes us take a closer look at our morals and motivations. Dr. Cook is a master storyteller. One reviewer didn't like the ending. I thought it was terrific. As I neared the end of the book, I was wondering how the many problems would be resolved. Why do we sometimes try to limit authors to our favorite subjects? (Medical thrillers, in this case.) Read and enjoy.
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Summary: Abduction
Review: Pehaps it is unfair of me to review this book, as I did not finish it. I expected another medical or science fiction thriller from the usually reliable Mr. Cook, and the initial chapters seemed to bear this out. But the deterioration into a silly and boring lost society/world is almost instantaneous. The other reviewers are right on the money, and I will not repeat their brief plot (if it can be dignified by that word) descriptions. If this is any reader's introduction to Robin Cook, don't be put off. Any of his other works are infinitely better. As for his old fans (and I am one), don't allow yourself to be deceived by the author's name and reputation into purchasing this turkey. What can he have been thinking?
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Summary: Definitely not a silly book
Review: I found the book definitely up to the quality of excitement that one always finds in Robin Cook's books. I am always intrigued by the titles and can't wait to find out their meanings in his books. Although the title/book was self-explained early, I felt it still met the suspense of his previous books. What is wrong with a medical doctor reaching beyond his profession. I found that comment a little surprising from one of the top reviewers.
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Summary: ONE OF THE YEAR'S SILLIEST NOVELS!
Review: When a crew of oceanographers receive a mysterious transmission, they are led to a discovery beyond all imagination...a world far beneath the ocean's surface. Amazed with their finding, the crew is quick to make friends with the undersea people, and adapt to the customs of this civilization (including making love; which consists of hand cream and hand touching, and never having to work since each person has a work clone). The crew believes what they learn will change what we know on earth...but at what price? What is this, you ask? The latest thriller from bestselling MEDICAL THRILLER author, Robin Cook. "Abduction" is a straight to paperback original novel, and easily one of the silliest book's of the year. I am still shocked that this book is written by Robin Cook! I have been a fan of Mr. Cook's previous novels, and this book is a serious disappointment. It seems MANY authors are trying to broaden the scope of their writing, unfortunately, they are NOT succeeding. PLEASE go back to writing medical thrillers. The book earned one star because the first couple of chapters were interesting, other than that it is totally un-readable. Avoid this book, and wait for his next hardcover! Nick Gonnella
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