Complications has its ups and down, but overall it was decent. Gawande mentions many surgical terms during the stories he tells which helps the readers extend their vocabulary. Not only does the story contain intense vocabulary, but it also keeps the readers at their feet. The deeper the stories get, the more one wants to know what happens next. Although some stories may be difficult or boring to read, Gawande uses connections through the real world so the audience can understand him better. He does does well to treat people about how uncertain medicine really works and how it comes down to the tricky nature of making decisions.
