Fragile X [Paperback]

Stuart Alan Rice (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 10, 2000

Children and family were Molly's dream. But when everything was taken from her, not even she realized what really happened. Fragile X is a novel of one young woman's incredible odyssey into greed, deception and the chilling new world of managed care. The giant, impervious HMO may have crushed her, but Molly Loomis did the unthinkable she fought back.

Editorial Reviews

Review

A real page-turner. This kept me up way past midnight with excellent plot and character development. I couldn't wait to read this story's resolution. A must-buy for suspense addicts. -- Cheryl Tiffany

Dr. Rice writes in the style of early Robin Cook novels. Fragile X is a thrilling page turner for fans of medicine and mystery. -- A.L. Brandner

From the moment I saw the cover, this book intrigued me. I had an immediate attachment to the characters and saw the struggle with the health-care system through new eyes. -- Brady Zimmerman

About the Author

Stuart Rice, raised in Minnesota, graduated from the University of North Dakota and the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is a neurosurgeon in private practice in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Century Creations, Incorporated (January 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890939048
• ISBN-13: 978-1890939045
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,280,977 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fragile X: Fact or Fiction?, March 5, 2000

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Charles B. Stillerman (Minot, North Dakota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fragile X (Paperback)

A well written and highly suspenseful novel illustrating inadequacies of medicine in an HMO system. A system in which cost constraints conflict with quality. The author combines keen insight into managed care with masterful storytelling ability. The result is a spellbinding work with an important underlying message. I highly recommend the book and hope it appears in movie form.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding!, February 28, 2000

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Steve (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fragile X (Paperback)

Dr. Rice presents an intricate plot, rich in mystery, while developing skillfully the many inter-related events. The setting is clearly contemporary and of pressing importance. The characters reveal that they are alive, real and poignant. The lesser characters as well, spring to life through each chapter. One hopes, perhaps, to meet them in future work by the author.

As the story progresses, one encounters the clash of the ethics of greed, avarice and hypocrisy with that of true professionalism and humanitarianism. As he or she reads, a person fears for the future of our care, our doctors and the once-greatest health care system in the world.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Plot-Driven Novel at its Finest, January 22, 2000

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zygwriter (North Dakota, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fragile X (Paperback)

Because I enjoy medical thrillers, I decided to see what newcomer Stuart Rice had to offer. I was blown away by the intricate plot and the depth of the characters. Molly could be any person at any time facing the great monolith of managed care. At a time when our nation is considering moving toward more managed care in health care, this book gives the reader an inside look at the mechanisms of managed care.

I love to read and discover new authors. I wasn't disappointed by Stuart Rice's first novel. In fact, his is a career I expect to follow and enjoy for many years to come. I can't wait to read his next one--Covenant with Eternity.