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Summary: Not everyone loves this book!
Review: I did not like this book. I feel it was too
closely related to "The Firm" in plot points and too wordy
in its content. The characters were caricatures. I work in a hospital
and seldom see people like these. The characters needed to be fleshed
out a bit more and less predictable. Not bad for a quick escapist
read, but don't expect to be holding your breath for a sequel.
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Summary: HEART PUMPING THRILLS
Review: "The Cradiac Cartel" is a taunt, intense, adrenline rushing thriller that impels it's reader to grasp a breathe between pages. The plot is concise, rich with palpable apprehension. Characters are well defined with credible flaws and strengths, dialogue is smart, believable, with enough irreverence to allow a smile through the tension. This book is well conceived and meets every criteria for a plausible, engaging medical mystery. Reminiscent of Robin Cook or Michael Palmer, David Mucci's style of story-telling stacks up admirably to his predecessors. I was totally memsmerized by this read, not able to stop until conclusion, and,oh, what a cleverly twisted ending it was!!Thrill seekers, David Mucci, is your new best friend. Read this book and take the adventure that cries out to you, knowing thrills and chills abound on every page of this tantalizing tale!! Bravo, Dr. David Mucci!!
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Summary: A pleasant surprise!
Review: After finishing David Mucci's debut novel, CARDIAC CARTEL, I couldn't help but be reminded of the plot line in John Grisham's THE FIRM. In this case, however, it's not a young, ambitious attorney who gets in over his head....it's a young, ambitious cardiac surgeon who gets thrown to the sharks. Dr. Peter Pavano doesn't even get a chance to catch his breath and enjoy the perks of being a 'fellow' in a prestigious angioplasty program before his life unravels before his eyes. He's set up for a fall, but Pavano is man with more lives than an alley cat. He's smart and he remains alive by staying one step ahead of the really, really bad guys. I don't read many self-published books because I find the quality lacking. This is an exception and I recommend it to anyone who likes a thriller. You don't necessarily have to like medical thrillers to enjoy this roller coaster ride. Strap yourself in and set aside several hours because once you start CARDIAC CARTEL, you won't be able to put it down. I look forward to other work from Mucci. He's got a voice and a real talent for weaving a tale. And, his bad guys are truly evil. If there's a movie version of this book, I'm sure Hollywood will cast someone like Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Pavano, but there is no one that can play bad guy Dr. Barbosa better than Frank Langella. The part is tailor-made for his particular kind of evil eye madness. Enjoy!
Rating:
Summary: A pleasant surprise!
Review: After finishing David Mucci's debut novel, CARDIAC CARTEL, I couldn't help but be reminded of the plot line in John Grisham's THE FIRM. In this case, however, it's not a young, ambitious attorney who gets in over his head....it's a young, ambitious cardiac surgeon who gets thrown to the sharks. Dr. Peter Pavano doesn't even get a chance to catch his breath and enjoy the perks of being a 'fellow' in a prestigious angioplasty program before his life unravels before his eyes. He's set up for a fall, but Pavano is man with more lives than an alley cat. He's smart and he remains alive by staying one step ahead of the really, really bad guys. I don't read many self-published books because I find the quality lacking. This is an exception and I recommend it to anyone who likes a thriller. You don't necessarily have to like medical thrillers to enjoy this roller coaster ride. Strap yourself in and set aside several hours because once you start CARDIAC CARTEL, you won't be able to put it down. I look forward to other work from Mucci. He's got a voice and a real talent for weaving a tale. And, his bad guys are truly evil. If there's a movie version of this book, I'm sure Hollywood will cast someone like Matt Damon or Leonardo DiCaprio as Dr. Pavano, but there is no one that can play bad guy Dr. Barbosa better than Frank Langella. The part is tailor-made for his particular kind of evil eye madness. Enjoy!
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Summary: Review of Cardiac Cartel
Review: A fast reading thriller, sure to make a great movie. Looking forward to other works by Dr. Mucci.
Rating:
Summary: Review of Cardiac Cartel
Review: A fast reading thriller, sure to make a great movie. Looking forward to other works by Dr. Mucci.
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Summary: An Entertaining Book
Review: David Mucci's first book was extremely entertaining. I must say I read it in two nights. Though it was not a Pulizer Prize contender it was a fast paced fun book. I was extremely impressed with him for using a young man with Down Syndrome and a innder city gang member as his main heros. It was heartwarming to see his portrayel of Dusty, the young man with Downs Syndrome. I was reminded of how easily we as a society generalize and sterotype people by how they physically appear, and pre-lable them in their ability to succeed based on this perception. Dusty was smart enough to understand his disability, though he knew no boundries in what he could accomplish. He also used everyones prejudices towards him to his advantage. They underestimated his abilities. A heartwarming fun entertaining tale for all. Five Satrs and I look forward to his next book.
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Summary: Non-stop medical thriller
Review: Dr. David Mucci has written a fast paced, character driven story here that will keep you up all night reading! This is a wonderful book and I can't recommend it highly enough. I couldn't put it down. I was captivated from the first page right up to the last. The plot was entirely believable and the action never slowed down. Even if you're not a fan of medical thrillers I'm sure you'll like this book. It has all the ingredients of greatness. This is a story that the reader will remember long after finishing the book. Dr. Peter Pavano is a young doctor just getting started out on a bright career when he runs up against the wrong people. Or perhaps it's they who ran up against the wrong young doctor! It soon becomes apparent that the bad guys have met their match in this fellow. Dr. Pavano is forced to confront a very powerful organization set on destroying all he has worked to achieve. It's kill or be killed and the young doctor quickly decides he's not going to lose this fight. He is helped along on his quest by a great cast of supporting characters who bring such color to the story! And talk about bad guys! Not since Darth Vader has there been a more black hearted villain than Pavano's nemesis at the Connecticut General Hospital. You won't want to miss this book.
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Summary: Sorry, but repeats are not for me
Review: Dr. Pavano is young and he links up with a group of surgeons who are most unscrupulous. He tries, throughout the remainder of the novel, to expose them, becoming a target not only of the group, but the police as well. Perhaps someone should call John Grisham immediately to find out what happens next. David Mucci write a wonderful story. However, he does need to find something that is much more original than simply rewriting famous author's works. While this book is in no way plagerism, the basic plot is (as elsewhere mentioned) taken straight from "The Firm". It's understandable that a vanity press would have allowed it to be released. I want to make something perfectly clear. David Mucci IS a good writer. The prose and grammar were superb (albiet some editing still appears to be needed), and the weaving of the story is good. I think that should he come up with an original plot and storyline, he would have a chance. Perhaps that led to the choice of publishers. Overall, the basic synopsis is this: If you have read "The Firm", then you need only change the venue and character vocation and you have "THe Cardiac Cartel". No sense in buying the same book twice.
Rating:
Summary: Sorry, but repeats are not for me
Review: Dr. Pavano is young and he links up with a group of surgeons who are most unscrupulous. He tries, throughout the remainder of the novel, to expose them, becoming a target not only of the group, but the police as well. Perhaps someone should call John Grisham immediately to find out what happens next. David Mucci write a wonderful story. However, he does need to find something that is much more original than simply rewriting famous author's works. While this book is in no way plagerism, the basic plot is (as elsewhere mentioned) taken straight from "The Firm". It's understandable that a vanity press would have allowed it to be released. I want to make something perfectly clear. David Mucci IS a good writer. The prose and grammar were superb (albiet some editing still appears to be needed), and the weaving of the story is good. I think that should he come up with an original plot and storyline, he would have a chance. Perhaps that led to the choice of publishers. Overall, the basic synopsis is this: If you have read "The Firm", then you need only change the venue and character vocation and you have "THe Cardiac Cartel". No sense in buying the same book twice.
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