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Robert Haile asked this question about The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer:

The Emperor of Maladies was well written, thoroughly researched, and seemed medically accurate( I am an MD. ), but ultimately I and I wonder if others slowed down the pace of reading due to the sheer volume of information?

Betsy As you will see from my review, I started it in print, put it down, but went back to it on Mp3. It took a round-trip drive from San Francisco to San D…moreAs you will see from my review, I started it in print, put it down, but went back to it on Mp3. It took a round-trip drive from San Francisco to San Diego, plus some extra time, to get through it. Yes, I zoned out at times, but really enjoyed the storytelling and the challenge of info that is, for me, a foreign language. Not everyone will read it, but those who do will be rewarded.(less)

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Linda Duggan I am loving the book. I normally read and absorb details so quickly, but this book is stuffed full of great details.
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