Finally read this book. Started reading it back in 2007. I only got about 75 pages in and decided it was not for me. Picked it up again and decided to give it more of a chance to draw me in, especially since so many people have recommended it. I am glad I did. I enjoyed the story. Well worth giving it another go.
I liked the story very much. It does have a lot of medical terminology and descriptions of medical procedures, which some might find off putting. Those parts could be skimmed though. It still is very much worth reading.