[Coma] is an absolutely fascinating story!…

Robin Cook is a doctor and an excellent writer of suspense fiction. I was on the edge of my seat through most of it. All of the technical terms and procedures are here and they add to the reader's involvement in the story even though he or she may not know the difference between halothane and succinylcholine. Having a woman as the protagonist allows the author to provide an interesting perspective on women and careers. Finally, I do not think anyone can beat the suspense and the story line developed throughout this novel. It is so close to the truth that one has to reinvestigate the title page to be sure that it really did say "A novel by Robin Cook."

Charles J. Keffer, "Fiction: 'Coma'," in Best Sellers (copyright © 1977 Helen Dwight Reid Educational Foundation), Vol. 37, No. 3, June, 1977, p. 67.