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saffronjw's review
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Pregnancy, Death, Miscarriage, Abortion, Cancer, Medical content, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Child death, and Xenophobia
amylia_k's review
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
i didn’t find this book flowed as quickly as ‘this is going to hurt’, but it was equally as heartbreaking, funny and informative. This festive sequel again makes me feel so appreciative of the things and people i have around me, and make me feel incredibly proud of those i know who are on the front line of our country and sacrifice themselves for our wellbeing! Kay’s writing is truly beautiful!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Blood, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, and Medical content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Infertility, Grief, and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Vomit
sweekune's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Audiobook narrated by the author.
Being an NHS midwife, I'm intimately familiar with the delights of working over the Christmas period. As with This Is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay made me laugh and cry and empathise entirely with his festive anecdotes.
- Full of a mix of heartwarming, hilarious, concerning and occasionally extremely sad stories. The balance feels right and the way these are told is excellent. Kay also narrates this brilliantly and made me laugh so much my husband became slightly concerned for my wellbeing.
- A warning: if you are squeamish or not okay with hearing about some of the less funny elements of healthcare, in particular pregnancy loss related, then this book is not going to be your cup of tea.
Perfect for those who enjoy humourous and real life anecdotes from the NHS with a festive focus. Made me appreciate the work my colleagues and I do each and every day, including over Christmas.
Being an NHS midwife, I'm intimately familiar with the delights of working over the Christmas period. As with This Is Going to Hurt, Adam Kay made me laugh and cry and empathise entirely with his festive anecdotes.
- Full of a mix of heartwarming, hilarious, concerning and occasionally extremely sad stories. The balance feels right and the way these are told is excellent. Kay also narrates this brilliantly and made me laugh so much my husband became slightly concerned for my wellbeing.
- A warning: if you are squeamish or not okay with hearing about some of the less funny elements of healthcare, in particular pregnancy loss related, then this book is not going to be your cup of tea.
Perfect for those who enjoy humourous and real life anecdotes from the NHS with a festive focus. Made me appreciate the work my colleagues and I do each and every day, including over Christmas.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Grief, Infertility, Miscarriage, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, and Vomit
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