Open Heart is a very well written medical fiction book. I'm truly honored to have read this one. This author passed away in 2020 and to think he is no longer here to write great novels to share with us makes me sad, but I'm also very thankful to have had the chance to read and review this one. The stories told in this book are told in such a way to not be forgotten. Gene is a great character who after his father passes away, receives an internship at the hospital that his father worked at. He works there over the summer and while there learns many things. He also uncovers a few family secrets. The love story of Gene and Patty is sweet and I will admit I would have loved to get more information on them and how their story plays out in the ending of this book. I also loved the relationships that Gene developed with the patients that he helped to take care of.