Year of the Intern (novel)
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The Year of the Intern, the first novel by Robin Cook and very different from his thrillers, this book follows the journey of Dr. Peters, an intern's mind through his year of placement.
Plot introduction
It is an insider's perspective of the medical world. The book was written in 1973 but unfortunately the world has not really changed much. He began writing the book while serving on a submarine, basing it on his experiences as a medical resident. When it did not do particularly well, he began an extensive study of other books in the genre to see what made a bestseller. He decided to concentrate on medical suspense thrillers, mixing intricately plotted murder and intrigue with medical technology. He also brought in controversial ethical and social issues affecting the medical profession to the attention of the general public.Trivia
A similar book is Doctors by Erich Segal.External links
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