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laurataylor's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abortion, Miscarriage, Medical trauma, Blood, Infertility, Medical content, Alcohol, Grief, Pregnancy, and Cursing
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
rayne_1906's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.25
Audiobook - 1 hour 21 minutes - Another brilliant insight into the NHS, not quite as hard-hitting and emotional as the first but it never was intended to be. This had me quite literally laughing out loud at points, and yet still managed to wonderfully portray his message.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Blood and Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content
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