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I would never have picked up this book if it wasn't the top of the January IndieNext list. But I'm glad I did. The best way I can come up to describe it is that it's an unholy but frequently hilarious combination of The Sopranos and Scrubs. It's interesting (and frightening on some levels) that it is written by medical resident, so there are endless insider jokes and footnotes (yes, footnotes) regarding hospital behind the scenes stuff (very funny but it will make you avoid hospitals for as long
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Pure brain candy. Brilliantly executed, terrific pace and plotting. It's also hilariously funny.
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Feb 08, 2009
Robin
marked it as to-read
Looks like a madcap, crazy, irreverent and relentless adventure.
I wanted to really like this book but it was just okay. There were a few laugh out loud moments and it's definitely got some gruesome parts but overall I just couldn't get into it the story even though I liked the main character Peter. The author's wit and humor is great though so I will probably read more form this author.
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Mar 30, 2009
Julie
marked it as to-read
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Juliann
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