Vital Signs

I was disapponted to find out that this book was kida similar to his newer book 'Shock' I would reccomend this book but read this book before shock. Although they dont seem conected to much they do have a couple same characters I thought it was a very well discribed and fast paced suspensful book I just kept wanting to read more at6 the end I was dying to find out the mystery!

Not one of Robin Cook's best for sure, but it is an old one, and he has since improved. The basic plot is that a large Mafia type organization has somehow conspired to obtain an amazing amount of business with an in-vitro fertilization program, and our hero, Marissa, begins to smell a rat. I'll let the book take you from there, but I do have to say that when Robin Cook gets into the emotional and stressful aspects of the inability to conceive, he shows an enormous insight. I thought of all the racing around and drama and suspense, this insight was the absolute best portion of the book. I'm certain that few authors, or doctors, for that matter, could have done better with this aspect. For this reason alone I gave it four stars. I think couples undergoing fertility problems should read this book if only for that reason.

I really enjoyed this book. Lots of action, and emotional impact. Robin Cook has always been one of my favorite authors, and this book (Vital Signs) just increases my appreciation for his work!!!!!

From reviews that I have read on this book, many people have found this book to be not one of Mr. Cook's best book. To me this book was fascinating. To see what people would do to get money is amazing. Keep up the good work, Dr. Cook. Looking forward to reading your other work.

This book was so good I didn't want it to end, so I read the last 100 pages or so about five different times. Get this book!!!!