Lie Still: A Novel of Suspense
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Book Overview
A prominent physician debuts as a gifted storyteller in Lie Still, a dazzlingly suspenseful and compulsively readable trip through the dark underbelly of the OR -- where reputations, careers, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0060505540
ISBN13:9780060505547
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:372 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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Fascinating.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
There is a regular article in Discover magazine that I look forward to. It is typically written by a series of ER doctors, and focuses on cases that pose a mystery, either diagnostic or regarding the origin of an injury or illness. The mystery is nearly always solved in some imaginative way, and it makes for fascinating reading. This novel is like the elongated version of five year's worth of Discover magazines' stories, all surrounding a pretty ingenious mystery/thriller. It's not upbeat, by any means, and there aren't a lot of happy endings, but trust me when I say that it'll be hard to put down. The writing style is engaging and well thought out, and the main character, though flawed, is likeable and worth rooting for. Those of you who like to read fiction for entertainment, but appreciate learning some things along the way, will be right at home here, as the author makes the technical side of medicine pretty palatable for the layman. Highly recommended.
Awesome and authentic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Dr. Farris has hit a home run with this debut novel. As a physician, I can relate to the ethical conflicts presented. I can't wait for his next novel.
Lie still makes one think hard about life
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
David Farris has written one of the the best medical thrillers ever! The relativity to today's ethical and moral dilemmas in medical practice makes one ache for all physicians. Farris forcefully defends a doctor's responsibilities to patients first, and touches on most contemporary arguments dealing with questions of life. We are led to think - this is the highest praise for any author, and Farris accomplishes this in beautifully constructed prose which marks him as a writer first and foremost. But, I'd be proud to have him as my doctor.
Couldn't put it down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
As a physician I enjoy medical thrillers and this one is tops in all areas - and particularly accurate in descriptions, relationships of people in the field. I especially enjoyed the "gossip" aspects of the profession described as only one who has been-there-done-that can do. Prognosis? A best seller for sure. The author will survive and live a full and productive life - hopefully with more great novels to come. Could not put it down - a great read. Chilling and twisting. It will hold you from start to finish.
Great thriller
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Great book Dr. Farris. All I can say is buy this book and read it today. Best medical thriller of the year. Smart, real, and not your every day cookie cutter medical thriller. Robin Cook could learn a few things from reading this great novel. Money well spent. Thanks Dr. Farris.
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