While the 9th edition is a masterpiece of condensation, it is not without its critics. Purists often argue that the simplification found in A.K. Jain comes at the cost of depth compared to texts like Guyton and Hall. Guyton offers a narrative style that explains the "why" and "how" in deep detail, whereas Jain often presents the "what" in a consolidated manner.
: Divided into two volumes for better organization: