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Reviewed by Keith Mbuya for Readers' Favorite
Dr. Melinda Villarose, a senior physician and psychiatrist at Bandore County Hospital, finds herself in a tough spot as Tazodan Health Corporation takes over the hospital. Now the head of the Family Practice residency program, she is forced to meet the new CEO’s conflicting demands and unpleasant personality. After putting up a spirited fight against the CEO’s proposed selection criteria, she admits stellar interns at the hospital, eager for them to flourish in their new roles. However, this seems to be out of her control. Apart from one of the interns suffering a fatal attack that leaves her incapacitated, Melinda is troubled by the new administration’s slow response to malpractice reports that were costing lives at the hospital. But that’s not all. Thea, one of the interns, is dealing with the recovery of her husband, Darius, a professor and rising star in virology, after a heart transplant. Darius is changing, but not in a good way. Does this have anything to do with his new heart, whose donor was an angry teenager? How will things turn out for Melinda and her team? Find out in Beverly Hurwitz’s The Tale of a Transplanted Heart.
Weaving an intriguing plot, Hurwitz introduced me to a dynamic, fascinating cast. The storyline is run on a multi-perspective timeline, giving the story an effortless flow. The subtle tone hooked me. I could not tell where the story was heading. I was kept flipping through page after page. The vivid depictions breathed life into the scenes. It felt like I was next to the cast, closely following their moves as the scenes unfolded. Hurwitz gave me a glimpse into the life of a medical intern and a physician in the US. The medical jargon and illustration of procedures enlightened me about practices and developments in medicine. Hurwitz has a knack for making intricate medical concepts understandable. The sharp, character-driven conversations gave insight into the cast’s conflicts, emotions, and complex traits, allowing me to connect with them. Beverly Hurwitz’s The Tale of a Transplanted Heart is the right pick if you are looking for a medical thriller with a touch of drama and crime.
