Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures - Softcover

Lam, Vincent

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1602860564 ISBN 13: 9781602860568

Publisher: Weinstein Books, 2008

Synopsis

Now in paperback: Twelve interwoven stories follow four young and ambitious doctors as they move from the challenges of medical school to the intense world of emergency rooms, evacuation missions, and terrifying new viruses. They fall in love as they study for their exams, face moral dilemmas as they split open cadavers, confront police who rough up their patients, and treat schizophrenics with pathologies similar to their own. Winner of the prestigious Giller Prize, "Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures" marks the arrival of a deeply humane and preternaturally gifted writer.

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" [A] compelling first book of fiction. ... It adds up to a running start at a high-voltage literary career." -- "Toronto Star" " Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures radiates the confidence you expect from a man whose other job is to make stalled hearts start. The advantage of fiction? Here, even the medical failures come to life, vividly." -- "The Globe and Mail" " Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures is a satisfying, engrossing read, partly because of the intrinsically fascinating subject matter, but also because of Lam's patient characterizations and understanding of the human heart." -- "National Post "" There's no information like inside information, and Lam puts his to good use ... [his] fiction strikes a balance between clinical and emotional detail. . . . [An] impressive first book, by all appearances." -- "The Ottawa Citizen " " Vincent Lam crafts sentences that veteran writers will covet. His fresh and stunning talent will satisfy all readers who hunger for powerful stories." - Wayson Choy, author of All That Matters "From the Hardcover edition." " A compelling first book of fiction. ... It adds up to a running start at a high-voltage literary career." --"Toronto Star" "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures radiates the confidence you expect from a man whose other job is to make stalled hearts start. The advantage of fiction? Here, even the medical failures come to life, vividly." --"The Globe and Mail" "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures is a satisfying, engrossing read, partly because of the intrinsically fascinating subject matter, but also because of Lam's patient characterizations and understanding of the human heart." --"National Post ""There's no information like inside information, and Lam puts his to good use ... his fiction strikes a balance between clinical and emotional detail. . . . An impressive first book, by all appearances." --"The Ottawa Citizen " "Vincent Lam crafts sentences that veteran writers will covet. His fresh and stunning talent will satisfy all readers who hunger for powerful stories." -Wayson Choy, author of All That Matters "From the Hardcover edition." "[A] compelling first book of fiction. ... It adds up to a running start at a high-voltage literary career." --"Toronto Star" "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures radiates the confidence you expect from a man whose other job is to make stalled hearts start. The advantage of fiction? Here, even the medical failures come to life, vividly." --"The Globe and Mail" "Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures is a satisfying, engrossing read, partly because of the intrinsically fascinating subject matter, but also because of Lam's patient characterizations and understanding of the human heart." --"National Post ""There's no information like inside information, and Lam puts his to good use ... [his] fiction strikes a balance between clinical and emotional detail. . . . [An] impressive first book, by all appearances." --"The Ottawa Citizen " "Vincent Lam crafts sentences that veteran writers will covet. His fresh and stunning talent will satisfy all readers who hunger for powerful stories." -Wayson Choy, author of All That Matters "From the Hardcover edition." "Vincent Lam crafts sentences that veteran writers will covet. His fresh and stunning talent will satisfy all readers who hunger for powerful stories." -Wayson Choy, author of All That Matters "From the Hardcover edition." "Vincent Lam crafts sentences that veteran writers will covet. His fresh and stunning talent will satisfy all readers who hunger for powerful stories." -Wayson Choy, author of All That Matters

About this edition

• Publisher: Weinstein Books
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1602860564
• ISBN 13: 9781602860568
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 374