March 13, 2017 "I Loved This Book"
I borrowed this book thru Kindle Unlimited. I loved this book, if possible I would give it 6 or 7 stars. It grabs you from the first paragraph and doesn't let go. As a retired RN with about 40 years nursing experience I found it to be medically accurate. It has a lot of medical procedures and it explains a lot about organ transplants. It has a lot of surprises, some sad and some happy. The author makes you feel like you know the characters.
Amazon Customer Review
A powerful page turner.
Intertwined with a clever combination of characters dealing with their own absurd situations, ‘Outcome, a Novel’ is an ambiguous, dramatic medical thriller based on hurricane Ivan ((2004) and its aftermath. Urgent and horrifying evacuation from the approaching disastrous storm leads Karen’s family to deal with a heart wrenching tragedy that interweaves lives of two stranger into a spellbinding camaraderie.
Author Barbara Ebel’s knowledge and experience in the medical field is evident through her multilayered anecdote that is tender and touching. Poignant yet brilliantly narrated ‘Outcome, a Novel’ is a masterful read that is sure to captivate readers & sympathize with authors life like characters.
Thought provoking, incisive and enlightening, author Ebel’s novel is a remarkable work of well rounded consciousness that promotes the cause of organ donation. Fans of the genre and readers coping with their own losses may find this powerful page turner particularly effective. Highly recommended, ‘Outcome, a Novel’ is a wise and sad coming of age story showcasing how people are shaped by their circumstances.
“The author does an excellent job at portraying serendipitous human connection … and I was moved by the tender portrait of a dog trying to find a place he can call home after his owner has been ripped away from him by a sudden moment of tragedy.
Whether you’re a sucker for medical drama or, like me, more interested in the side of life on the other side of the operating room doors, you’ll find something worth reading in Outcome … the book blew me away by showing quiet moments interspersed with the tense drama that comes with saving a life. -- San Francisco Book Review
