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)

Great Story with a Rough Ending

I was riveted until the last hour or so. And the overall way it is left was a bit unsatisfactory for me. I wanted a little more reaction at least from the characters to the final events. But great writing and a worthwhile listen for sure.

Not his best work

The story is not fully developed and the main characters are kind of annoying- especially Pia.

Left me hanging

If you could sum up Nano in three words, what would they be?

Timely, fast paced and tense.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Pia, by far. She is very perceptive and willing to believe that all is not well, then to pursue the truth, with little regard to the consequences.

What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?

Everything! He is one of my favorite narrators! More, more!

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

Furious quest for truth in a hostile setting.

Any additional comments?

I rated this four stars because of the ending. As it stands, we are left wondering, and anxious, about the whereabouts and welfare of the three protagonists. This is unlike the other Robin Cook novels I have read. It is, in short, a cliffhanger. Is a third novel in the works?

Bad ending

The worse Robin Cook book that I have read. The content is poor and the end is unclear and open.

Didn’t finish

An interesting medical drama with good development of the technical aspects of nano technology and character development. But the story line left me hanging without finishing the story Didn’t like the ending What happened to the rest of the characters??

What kind of ending was that?

This book was about Pia and the story was definitely a thriller but to leave us not knowing what happened to her was disappointing. Will there be a sequel?

Nice Story but Predictable

I usually enjoy Robin Cook and this was no exception but it wasn't as enjoyable as previous books. It felt too formulaic and there weren't any real surprises in it, i.e., nothing unexpected happened. Not bad just not great.

great sequel!

Where does Nano rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

very high

What was one of the most memorable moments of Nano?

It is all good

Any additional comments?

this was a great sequel to Death Benefit, taking Pia Grazdani to a new level of her hair brained and very dangerous investigations.

It was just ok

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I tried and tried to really get into this book and found myself forcing myself to read hoping it would get better and it did not. I LOVE Robin Cook's books but this one just did not do it for me. Sorry

Would you be willing to try another book from Robin Cook? Why or why not?

Yes, I think he's a great author!

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

It moved very slow.

Do you think Nano needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No.

Any additional comments?

I'd look at his other books, this one did not impress me at all.

Good Book but unfinished

The book kept me intrigued until the ending. It ended abruptly with many issues unresolved. Will there be a sequel?