Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D.

Barbara Barnett
431 pages (9/1/2010); 4.0MB download
ECW Press; ISBN: 9781554909551

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"I look for zebras because other doctors have ruled out all the horses." — Dr. Gregory House

Medical students are taught that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think horses, not zebras, but Dr. House's unique talent of diagnosing unusual illnesses has made "House, M.D.' one of the most popular and fascinating series on television. In "Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D.", Barbara Barnett, widely considered a leading House expert, takes fans deep into the heart of the show's central character and his world, examining the way this medical Sherlock Holmes's colleagues and patients reflect him and each other; how the music, settings, and even the humor enhance our understanding of the series' narrative; what the show says about modern medicine, ethics, and religion; and much more.

Complete with an episode-by-episode guide and numerous interviews with cast members, producers, and writers, "Chasing Zebras" is an intelligent look at one of television's most popular shows.