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4.5

Absolutely gripping story, with some fascinating medical insights. The only con is that the writer expresses some fatphobic bias towards the end of the book. 

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4.75

Before I begin this review, one needs to know that I LOVE medical mysteries. I loved House and watched way too many seasons of Grey's Anatomy and ER. Had I been able to survive high school biology, I would have more seriously considered going to med school.

So, I'm biased in that sense but I LOVED this book. The chapters end with turns making you want more, there's no obvious solution and it's clear that this is going to have a tough ending. The author is REAL, no holds bar, not your typical memoir where you either feel sorry for the author or think they are the greatest person to ever walk the planet. 

I also appreciate that she recognizes the privilege she has by having good medical insurance and a supportive family and loved ones. She recognizes that the end result would likely not be the same for other people.

A fascinating medical memoir told by a gifted storyteller.

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3.5

Boy howdy the narrator for the audiobook was awful. Can we ban white people doing bad accents when there is literally no reason to do them?? christ. 

The book itself was okay, but I felt like it lacked any deeper meaning beyond “i had this rare disorder and it sucked for everyone and now i’m better” which is unfortunate since she’s a reporter/writer who you would think would be a better writer. 

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4.0


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5.0


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4.25


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4.0


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4.5


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5.0


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5.0


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