'Gravity' by Tess Gerritsen is a gripping medical thriller set on the International Space Station, where an experiment gone wrong leads to a deadly virus infecting the crew. As the astronauts struggle to survive and NASA races against time to provide aid, the tension escalates, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Gerritsen's writing style combines detailed medical and scientific knowledge with a fast-paced plot, creating a story that seamlessly blends elements of science fiction and suspense.

Characters:

Characters are well-developed, especially the protagonist, with an emphasis on their relationships and personal stakes amid the crisis.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is strong and dynamic, providing detailed descriptions and maintaining suspense, though it occasionally relies on cliches.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a deadly virus that emerges on the International Space Station, challenging the astronauts and NASA's ground crew to respond effectively.

Setting:

The setting oscillates between the International Space Station and Earth, enhancing the story's dual themes of order and chaos.

Pacing:

The pacing is tightly controlled, with a focus on keeping readers engaged through continuous tension and action.

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Notes:

The main character, Dr. Emma Watson, is a physician training for a trip to the International Space Station.

The story becomes a nightmare when a deadly virus starts attacking the astronauts.

Gravity is more science fiction than Gerritsen's usual medical thrillers.

The author has a strong background in writing about medical themes and incorporates relevant scientific research in the story.

There are graphic and horrific descriptions of medical emergencies aboard the space station.

Some readers felt that the book was predictable due to the use of clichés in the plot.

Gerritsen has a talent for creating sympathetic and well-developed characters.

The novel explores moral dilemmas regarding risk and the value of exploration.

Readers appreciated the pacing and tension throughout the book, making it a page-turner.

The book is not related to the film 'Gravity' starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, despite the similar title.

Gerritsen's writing style evolves over time, showing her versatility across genres.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for Gravity include descriptions of graphic violence, lethal infections, and existential themes surrounding death in a claustrophobic environment.

Has Romance?

While Gravity is primarily a thriller, it explores a medium level of romance between the protagonists, who are navigating complex emotions amidst the crisis.

From The Publisher:

In this propulsive, "nonstop read" (USA TODAY) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Night, a NASA doctor is in a deadly race against time to destroy a lethal microbe as it multiplies in the International Space Station.

Dr. Emma Watson's lifelong dream of working and studying aboard the International Space Station has finally come true. But it quickly becomes a nightmare when a culture of single-celled organisms begins to regenerate out of control-and infects the crew.

Emma must contain the outbreak and prevent as many deaths as possible while, back on Earth, her estranged husband is frantically working with NASA to bring her home. But with a contagion threatening all of humanity, there will be no rescue.

"Thrilling…fast-paced, scary, and loaded with insider information" (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), Gravity is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.

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ColorfulLeo92

Incredible

2 months

I tried to removing my currently reading thingy on this book as I did decide to dnf it for now but loved it back in 2020

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About the Author:

Tess Gerritsen left a successful practice as an internist to raise her children and concentrate on her writing. She gained nationwide acclaim for her first novel of medical suspense, the New York Times bestseller Harvest; she followed her debut with the bestsellers Life Support and Gravity. Her other novels include Body Double, The Sinner, The Apprentice, and The Surgeon. Tess Gerritsen lives in Maine.

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Gravity

Tess Gerritsen