Nano

By: Robin Cook

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins

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)

SO disappointing, to say the least !!!!!!!

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

A story that was more true to its character descriptions and plot. The entire story is set up around a young attractive woman who is supposed to be a scientist. But is totally reactionary and stubborn. I was really tired of her attitude. That is not how intelligent women would be. More thoughtful planning on her part would have been good. Then there are all these men who are falling for her.. OMG. enough already. The ending is a disaster !!!!! I did not like it at all. I wish I had not wasted hours of my time.

What could Robin Cook have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Made a whole story more diverse. More interesting instead of wrapping it around an immature protagonist that had no resemblance to a scientist at all.Also made the ending more real. He introduces some alien characters that take over in the end. and manipulate the entire ending..

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

AWESOME the ONLY... redeeming feature...

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

Yup. GUIDELL... the rest. Cook really has to work on his protagonist. SHE DROVE ME INSANE lol .A woman with such strong credentials acting like a lone teenager on a vengeance and all these men falling for her.. including a CEO who is in the end shown off as a drunk fool is NOT a good portrayal of character. I am hugely disappointed.

sorry I bought it

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

This is the first book by Robin Cook I thought was boring and not worth the money. They characters are flat no emotions and you just are trying to find someone to care about. The book just ends. Terrible listening you were glad when it was over.

Nano

This book just ended never really said what happened terrible ending. Dosen't really explain what happened to main character. its like the author was in a hurry to finish and just did.

Unfinished Novel

What disappointed you about Nano?

Cook didn't finish - He just stopped writing before any plot elements were resolved.

What could Robin Cook have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Cook could have been more professional and finished the story instead of just letting everything drop unresolved.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The narrator does a credible reading job, but I find his voice irritating - just a personal preference.

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

Not any worth mentioning

Any additional comments?

I'm pretty sure I'm done with Robin Cook.

This better be part 1

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

11 hours of listening only to have absolutely nothing resolved and see the ending fall flat on its face. Even if there is a sequel, not enough here to spend time listening. I have never asked for my money back, but I am now. Don't waste your money on this one.

What was most disappointing about Robin Cook’s story?

He forgot to make one.

What three words best describe George Guidall’s performance?

good as always

Trouble understanding reader

What disappointed you about Nano?

cannot clearly understand reader

What could Robin Cook have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

He is fine, no recommendations

How could the performance have been better?

Use a different reader

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

None

Any additional comments?

I'm hard of hearing and I'm having trouble following this narration, I usually don't have any problem with this reader.

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.

Horribly disappointing

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

Maybe

Would you ever listen to anything by Robin Cook again?

No. This was quite possibly the most disappointing book I have ever read.

Would you listen to another book narrated by George Guidall?

Sure

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

The story could have been excellent with better treatment and most definitely with an ending, not just hanging

Any additional comments?

I absolutely positively DO NOT recommend this book

not one of his best

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

kids, people working on bio-science, physicians, hospital workers, anyone associated with the future science of disease

What was most disappointing about Robin Cook’s story?

villain gets away with it

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

it was ok, nothing outstanding

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

i still like Robin cook

Any additional comments?

no

Wat da?

The ending was terrible. It was like the author tired of the story and didnt finish it leaving George and Pia's father just hanging. It is like the author was just transitiioning to a sequel.