Official Review: Unethical by Marla L. Anderson

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Unethical" by Marla L. Anderson.]

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3 out of 4 stars

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Josephine’s world was spinning out of control. She grieved the recent loss of two family members, and she questioned how long she would be able to care for her father, who had Alzheimer’s Disease. She missed work more than once to track him down when he wandered off. Matt Dawson, her boss, offered her the opportunity to get her father admitted to the Kessler Institute.

What began as a dream quickly became a nightmare. Josephine watched her father’s mental condition degenerate at a noticeable rate. The institute would not let Josephine visit him, so she hired a detective to infiltrate the institute. The detective discovered the experiments the doctors conducted in their rush to find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease. Will Josephine’s father recover, or will he be another victim in the race to the miracle cure?

Unethical by Marla L. Anderson is a medical/legal thriller that delves into a situation that millions of American families face every day. Can we overcome the guilt we feel for putting mom or dad into a home? How much will it cost to get them good care? What happens when the institute restricts our visits? Would we want our parents to participate in a trial in the hopes of finding a cure for Alzheimer's? These themes are what I enjoyed the most about this story.

The author explained the medical experiments in layman’s terms without losing the reader in medical jargon. The ties between Big Pharma, big government, and the legal profession keep the reader intrigued and wondering if the story is closer to reality than fiction. I also appreciated the limited number of characters, which allowed the author to develop their personality and explore their motives. As the story unfolded, readers learned about the pressures affecting Dr. Kessler and his obsession to discover the cure for AD.

I disliked the description of Josephine’s break-in attempt. Things occurred too smoothly as she obtained the passkey, avoided the cameras, and got to the top floor undetected. The rest of the story maintained the suspense. The author kept me guessing about the outcome as the chapters alternated between Josephine's efforts to protect her father and Dr. Kessler's experimental procedures. Sadly, I found eleven grammar errors. The book contained some violence and profanity but no sexual scenes.

I rate Unethical by Marla L. Anderson three out of four stars. I wanted to give this book the full score for the psychological suspense and relatable situation the author created for readers. The number of grammar errors I found obligated me to lower the score to a three. I recommend this fast-paced read to fans of legal/medical thrillers. Medical students would enjoy the author's insights into the ethical questions doctors face while developing new medications.

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[KMGR70]

I enjoy smart medical and legal thrillers and this one sounds extremely relevant for many people. This subject hits home with me and is still fresh but I would still like to read this one. Thank you for your review!

[La_lama]

Mediaeval and legal dramas are always so fascinating. It’s interesting to think about where the line is drawn between ethical and “unethical” when trying to fin the cure for a disease. Thank you for the review.

[Praise GodWord]

Josephine went through several ordeals in her family life. I hope she finds consolation.

[kdstrack]

I enjoy smart medical and legal thrillers and this one sounds extremely relevant for many people. This subject hits home with me and is still fresh but I would still like to read this one. Thank you for your review!

I felt the same way. The theme is very relatable. I hope you enjoy this one! Thanks for commenting.

[kdstrack]

Mediaeval and legal dramas are always so fascinating. It’s interesting to think about where the line is drawn between ethical and “unethical” when trying to fin the cure for a disease. Thank you for the review.

I loved how the author showed all sides of the issue. You can see the pressures that relatives and doctors face while searching/hoping for a cure! I appreciate your comments. Thanks!

[kdstrack]

Josephine went through several ordeals in her family life. I hope she finds consolation.

The author will keep you on the edge of your seat with unexpected events at every turn! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[Sou Hi]

Thanks for your engaging review. The questions this book gives us is quite realistic. Josephine’s decision is understandable. It can be tiresome for those who have to keep an eye on AD patients all the time, and it can be heart-broken seeing your beloved one secluded in their own world.

[kdstrack]

Thanks for your engaging review. The questions this book gives us is quite realistic. Josephine’s decision is understandable. It can be tiresome for those who have to keep an eye on AD patients all the time, and it can be heart-broken seeing your beloved one secluded in their own world.

This story interested me since there are so many in our society dealing with this situation. The book presented a relatable situation and makes the reader reflect on what they would do if they had a parent with AD to look after. I hope you have a chance to read about Josephine and her father. Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments!

[NetMassimo]

An intriguing thriller that addresses ethical and moral issues connected to medical experimentation on a growing disease. Thank you for your great review!

[kdstrack]

An intriguing thriller that addresses ethical and moral issues connected to medical experimentation on a growing disease. Thank you for your great review!

The author's writing style intrigues readers, making this read like a nonfiction story! I hope you have a chance to read about Josephine's struggle to help her ailing father. Thanks for your insights!

[Mvictoria]

This sounds like a real page-turner! I am intrigued by the plot and want to know more about the institute’s experiments!

[kdstrack]

This sounds like a real page-turner! I am intrigued by the plot and want to know more about the institute’s experiments!

You will not be disappointed! Thanks for reading and commenting.

[Claire Vaal]

Wow, Thai sounds like I very good book. I will definitely be putting it on my book list. Great review!!

[kdstrack]

Wow, Thai sounds like I very good book. I will definitely be putting it on my book list. Great review!!

It will keep you riveted until the end! Thanks for reading and commenting.