Intuition
by Allegra Goodman
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Book Reviews of Intuition
Book Review: When Did This Take Place?
Summary: 2 Stars
I read this book in one day when I was sick in bed in Europe and couldn't get anything else in English. I'm not sure I would have finished it otherwise.
I was aware of Allegra Goodman's reputation, but was disappointed in the writing and character development. Not bad, but no Jane Austen.
For some reason Ms. Goodman chose to avoid all references to pop culture. As a result, there was no way to tell when the story took place. Obviously not in the present---------WHERE ARE THE CELL PHONES?
Book Review: Wonderful insight into character motivation and quirkiness
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a terrific book that deserves a higher rating than it currently has. Goodman's understanding of what makes people tick and how their strengths are also their weakness are amazing. In a delicious way the author illustrates how and why characters feed off each other to get their own emotional needs met. Intricate, sharp, and nicely paced. Writing a book that is both literay and entertaining is no easy task, but Goodman pulls it off nicely.
Josie
Book Review: Another Terrific Novel from Allegra Goodman
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up Intuition after thoroughly enjoying The Cookbook Collector. I had forgotten how much I loved Allegra Goodman's novels. Intuition is a terrific read--the story of interpersonal relationships, politics, science and squabbles at a cancer research lab in Boston. Accusations of fraud, complicated by soured relationships, political posturing and enormous egos make for an engaging, well-written tale. Enjoy!Book Review: Readable, but not great -- 2-3 stars
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm not sure why so many people rave about this book. It was well enough written, and the story somewhat interesting, though not enough for an entire novel. The characters were poorly drawn, almost as an afterthought to the plot. There are lots of bad guys, almost all bad guys, in fact, but not a whole lot worth reading, mainly dull daily work drama -- better as a nonfiction New Yorker article, I would think.Book Review: Intriguing tale of scientific ethics and office politics
Summary: 4 Stars
Intuition tells the intriguing story of a collision between scientific ethics, office politics and romantic entanglement. It's a very thought-provoking read. The author treats all her characters with fairness and respect, even those who may seem calculating and devious to the reader. Not until the last few pages do you understand where her sympathies truly reside.