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Nano

By: Robin Cook
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

After a tumultuous year in which her mentor is murdered and her estranged father comes back into her life, Pia Grazdani, the embattled medical student from Death Benefit, decides to take a year off from her medical studies and escape New York City. Intrigued by the promise of the burgeoning field of medical technology and the chance to clear her head, Pia takes a job at Nano, LLC, a lavishly funded, security-conscious nanotechnology insititute in the picturesque foothills of the Rockies. Nano, LLC is ahead of the curve in the competitive world of molecular manufacturing, including the construction of microbivores, tiny nano-robots with the ability to gobble up viruses and bacteria.

But the corporate campus is a place of secrets. She's warned by her boss not to investigate the other work being done at the gigantic facility, nor to ask questions about the source of the seemingly endless capital that funds the institute's research. And when Pia encounters a fellow employee on a corporate jogging path, suffering the effects of a seizure, she soon realizes she may have literally stumbled upon Nano LLC's human guinea pigs. Is the tech giant on the cusp of one of the biggest medical discoveries of the 21st century - a treatment option for millions - or have they already sold out to the highest bidder?

©2012 Robin Cook (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Excellent…a perfect protagonist for a thriller - gutsy, tenacious, expert in the martial arts and willing to take risks to get to the bottom of a mystery. Nano is one of Cook’s best.” (Associated Press)

“The scientific details are fascinating.” (Booklist)

What listeners say about Nano

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Really disappointing!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I usually like Robin Cook, but not this one....

What was most disappointing about Robin Cook’s story?

Somehow, the story was very slow to become really interesting. I stuck with it, clear
to the end, and was totally disappointed in the ending. It was almost like the author grew tired of the people and the plot, and just ended it. The book left you feeling like "what happened?...how did they get out of there? ....if they didn't get out, so what happened???"

How could the performance have been better?

Not too impressed with the reader, voice was distracting to me, rather than an enhancement.

What character would you cut from Nano?

Probably all, seemed sort of shallow and purposeless.

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Nano Near Bottom for Robin Cook

What would have made Nano better?

A female narrator for a story with a strong female protagonist.

Has Nano turned you off from other books in this genre?

No! Not even Robin Cook books.

What didn’t you like about George Guidall’s performance?

He wasn't female. For me, a female narrator works better for a strong female lead.

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Nano?

As Robin Cook's editor I'd say: This story is too much like Coma. The first half is very good. The second half is pretty much "Are the bad guys going to get her?" "Like Alien!"

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Waste of time!

Would you be willing to try another one of George Guidall’s performances?

I did not like his voice at all, and he seemed to rush through the reading. Maybe he was as bored with it as I was!

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I could not recommend this book to anyone. The story was weak, the characters unappealing, and the ending - wasn't! I slogged all the way through this and then found the author chose not to bring the story to a close.

Any additional comments?

I keep thinking I will give Robin Cook's novels another chance because I enjoy medical thrillers and he is so well known. But this is the last one. Not worth the money.

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OK, not great

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Didn't feel the book had an ending.

Would you recommend Nano to your friends? Why or why not?

Only if you like Robin Cook.

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

Narration OK

Was Nano worth the listening time?

If you have the time then it's worth it.

Any additional comments?

No

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Not a very good story

I liked the first spinoff from the Jack Stapleton/Lori Montgomery Series but this one wasn't as well written. The Pia Grazdani character is well developed but she and her sort of sidekick George Wilson don't seem to have gelled as a team and this is Book 2. While I can handle an ending that leaves one in suspense, this book went a little too far.

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Totally Believable with a great subplot

Would you consider the audio edition of Nano to be better than the print version?

Yes

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes

Have you listened to any of George Guidall’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The New, New World of Science Engineering Meets Reality in 2013

Any additional comments?

Enjoyed the creative visuals including the descriptions of Colorado.

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not worth a credit

Would you try another book from Robin Cook and/or George Guidall?

Maybe but I would be wary. I tried to like this book. I listen to app. 15 books a month and this would not make the top 100.

Has Nano turned you off from other books in this genre?

no

What aspect of George Guidall’s performance would you have changed?

nice voice

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

disappointment

Any additional comments?

I expected a better book given the reviews.

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Great Expectations disapointing ending

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

an ending that was a bit more satisfying. Only excitement was in later few chapters

Would you ever listen to anything by Robin Cook again?

probably.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

well presented

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Nano?

Should have expanded the lead in to the ending.

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don't bother

What disappointed you about Nano?

the narration...the story..the beginning was so boring...

Has Nano turned you off from other books in this genre?

no

What didn’t you like about George Guidall’s performance?

he just isn't easy to listen to

What character would you cut from Nano?

n/a

Any additional comments?

I only got into about 4 chapters..not worth it..was a struggle to listen that far

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Not Cook's best, but worth the listen.

The tech medical wording was a little hard to follow, but the premise was interesting. Some of it will probably come to pass in the future.

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