Outbreak (Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, #1)
Outbreak (Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1988
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1980s
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Robin Cook's Outbreak follows a Centers for Disease Control physician as she investigates a deadly virus outbreak. She uncovers a complex conspiracy threatening public health.
Reviews & Readership
58,137 ratings
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Review Roundup
Robin Cook's Outbreak impresses with its gripping, medically-grounded plot and fast-paced narrative. Readers appreciate the realistic depiction of epidemiology and the tension-filled twists. However, some critique the character development as shallow and the prose as formulaic. Overall, it's a thrilling read for medical thriller enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Outbreak (Dr. Marissa Blumenthal, #1)?
A reader who enjoys medical thrillers with suspenseful plots and scientific intrigue will appreciate Robin Cook’s Outbreak. Fans of Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park and Patricia Cornwell’s Postmortem will find this novel’s blend of cutting-edge medical science and gripping mystery particularly engaging.
58,137 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
United States • 1980s
1988
Adult
18+ years
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