--- product_id: 13829661 title: "Intuition: A Novel" brand: "allegra goodman" price: "SAR 82" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/13829661-intuition-a-novel store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Intuition: A Novel **Brand:** allegra goodman **Price:** SAR 82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Intuition: A Novel by allegra goodman - **How much does it cost?** SAR 82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/13829661-intuition-a-novel) ## Best For - allegra goodman enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted allegra goodman brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Intuition ## Images ![Intuition: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719fpo71z7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Thriller about Intrigue in the Laboratory *by B***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2009* This novel is an intellectual thriller, an extremely readable, can't-put-down book about the uses and abuses of pure science.The novel takes place in a laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts that is peopled by post-docs, all working on finding a cure for cancer. The lab is run by two people, very different in their styles and approach to research methodology. Sandy Glass is an oncologist, the 'voice' of the lab, the jovial fund-raiser who can shmooze anyone and never miss a beat in a conversation. He's looking for a quick winner in the research department. Marion is the chief research scientist. She is shy in public and leaves most of the public relations to Sandy. She understands that research is a long process and there are no quick winners in this game.The post-docs are varied in personality and commitment. They each have their own projects which they obsess about to varying degrees. Success in their projects means funding and job security. No results means job insecurity and the chance of being let go.All of a sudden, one of the post-docs gets some quick and amazing results. Sandy wants to milk this for all it's worth. Marion wants to proceed more slowly and be sure that the outcomes can be replicated. The question is: Are the results too good to be true?The novel goes into the personal lives, motivations and backgrounds of all the key characters. The reader is privy to fascinating character studies along with an anthropological view of the inner workings of a research lab.The book makes for fascinating reading. It brings up questions about ethics, what constitutes real science, what is a scientist's obligation to truth, and what is truth.Allegra Goodman weaves a stunning tale of a research laboratory wrought with intrigue and a fascinating cast of characters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars original and truthful novel about the world of science *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2008* I liked the idea behind "Intuition", because it was the first novel I have ever encountered, which was so close to my own life and profession. Allegra Goodman managed to find the underappreciated niche and filled it with a remarkable book. The world of academic life sciences is rendered with precision in "Intuition"; it is obvious that the author took her time to really get into the work in the lab in a prestigious institute.Marion Mendelssohn and Sandy Glass are two co-principal investigators of the lab where several dedicated postdocs and technicians work like crazy to get the groundbreaking results. The novel starts when one of the postdocs, Cliff, is reprimanded for pursuing the experiments with R-7 virus strain, which do not seem to work. Cliff is ordered to work with another postdoc, Robin (who is also his girlfriend), on her project (which also does not work although she has been trying for five years). Behind his back, Sandy and Marion discuss letting Cliff go.Everything changes when suddenly Cliff's experiments start working and his model mice, which are injected with cancer cells and have developed tumors, after being treated with the virus, go into remission. Everyone is happy and excited, everyone has to help Cliff finish the experiments, Cliff becomes the star of the lab, gives interviews, his results are published in Nature... But Robin suspects that something might be wrong and decides to conduct her own small investigation...I liked very much the characters in this novel - there are probably all the personality types one can see in the world of science, from the child prodigy, through the meticulous worker, the ironic pessimist, the pursuer of success, to the fame-devouring narcissist. They are from different countries and social backgrounds, which also reflects the real situation.All the feelings the scientist might feel during the work - frustration, jealousy, tiredness, but also relief, pride and happiness after achieving the goal are also there. The work and living conditions of all levels of scientists are perfectly depicted. The non-so-scientific side of doing science is also introduced: the National Institutes of Health bureaucracy, grant writing, media attention, and, most importantly, scientific integrity, which is the main issue in this novel. There are only two things I am wondering about: how universal this story is, how many people will read it with interest equal to mine, how important the questions discussed really are to the general public; and how soon it will get obsolete - the progress in life sciences is enormously fast so in a few years this book may read like a fossilized record of past endeavors. Anyway, fortunately now postdocs earn more than seventeen thousand dollars a year...There was enough suspense to keep the reader engrossed, and Goodman made sure that there is enough background to get even to the people who have no clue about science. The ending is very realistic though - I do not want to include a spoiler, but I just have to say that it is very much like life and not much like a novel, which I think is a good thing, but not everyone would probably agree with me. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Hated every character and wished them their just desserts . *by S***4 on Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2022* Hated every character and wished them their just desserts . They get their just deserts and this makes the book tolerable, but not enjoyable. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/13829661-intuition-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/13829661-intuition-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-29*