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The Organ Grinders
The Organ Grinders
Author: Bill Fitzhugh
Bill Fitzhugh's widelyacclaimed novel Pest Control (among a torrent of nationwide praise, People called it "stingingly funny") signaled the arrival of a unique young conjuror of comic suspense. Now Fitzhugh trains his satirical eye on the merging of medical science and big business -- with hilarious and outrageous results. Paul Symon i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780380798353
ISBN-10: 0380798352
Publication Date: 9/1/1999
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Avon
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 2
This book has it all Eco-terrorist, illegal experimenting with biotechnology, a dying venture capitalist and 50,000 extra large chacma babboons all collide in an explosion of laughter and wonder that only the author Bill Fitzhugh can create in a gread meld of deadly seriousness and satire.
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Helpful Score: 2
Funny book that asks serious questions about organ donation, organ shortage, and the ethics of keeping folks alive to use scarce resources and pass on deleterious genes. Despite the very somber message the book is a hillarious wild ride with deliciously black humor and fascinating facts. Very much reminds me of Carl Hiaasen.
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Helpful Score: 1
Liked Pest Control much better. This one was a little slow.
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