67 pages 2 hours read

Siddhartha Mukherjee

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010

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Mukherjee's The Emperor of All Maladies masterfully blends historical accounts and scientific explanations to chronicle the battle against cancer, praised for its clarity and depth. While some readers find the extensive details overwhelming, most commend its narrative style and accessibility. This poignant portrayal resonates deeply, though its density may challenge casual readers.

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Who Should Read The Emperor of All Maladies?

Readers who are captivated by medical narratives, history, and human resilience will appreciate The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee. Fans of Rebecca Skloot's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and Atul Gawande's Being Mortal would find this Pulitzer-winning biography of cancer profoundly enlightening and moving.

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Reading Age

18+years

Lexile Level

1240L

Book Details

Topics
Health / Medicine
Science / Nature
History: World
Genre
Biography