Relies heavily on cliches and feels soapy. The twists were easily guessed early on in the book, and many of the characters became almost a parody of a personality. Dialogue is exceptionally weak at times. If you enjoy camp, this will delight, but look elsewhere for depth.

Gawande truly has a gift with language. He brings an easy clarity to complex medical scenarios and allows the reader to fully understand each experience. Insightful, informative and genuinely interesting.