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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This book was an easy read. I have difficuly reading books with alot of local vernacular. Sometimes I have to reread a sentence or paragraph to really know what they are talking about. There is a list of definitions in the back, but that's not my favorite to continually be looking things up. The story line was sweet and there were definitely words of wisdom on how to react and treat people. This is my first book in a new local book club that meets next Monday. I'm looking forward to the discussion.
I found AN IRISH COUNTRY DOCTOR by Patrick Taylor to be a delightful escape — one that transported me to life in a charming Irish village. I kept telling myself, "Just one more chapter," but it was never enough. I couldn't stop turning the pages to find out what the cast of engaging characters was going to do (or fail to do) next.
Set in the 1960s in rural Northern Ireland, this newly graduated doctor / old country physician odd-couple story delivers LOTS of small-town hilarity, and a dash of romance for the young doctor and his sweet Patricia for dessert. Excited to see this is #1 of SEVEN. If you need me, I'll be in Ballybucklebo Ireland, friends.
I think the reason that most people disliked this book is what made me like it. I listened to it, which could've made a difference, but I'm finding I love books were not a whole lot happens. It was like I was sitting down to drinks with an old friend and they were telling me a fairly interesting story. I could've done without all the detailed description of the medical processes and the births, but other than that I was entertained.
This was okay. Mildly entertaining, but I don't think I'd read more in the series. Reminded me a bit of the Mitford series by Jan Karon. Rather stereotypical view of the Irish as crazy old "salt-of-the-earth" characters.
*Not for School*
I loved this book. It is in written in the style of James Herriot. (If that makes sense.) It reminds me of Herriot without copying his work. It definitely a different book but it has the narrative storytelling quality of Herriot. It is comfort reading at its finest. I thought of the book when I wasn't reading it. I loved the characters. Fingal is my favorite.
I loved this book. It is in written in the style of James Herriot. (If that makes sense.) It reminds me of Herriot without copying his work. It definitely a different book but it has the narrative storytelling quality of Herriot. It is comfort reading at its finest. I thought of the book when I wasn't reading it. I loved the characters. Fingal is my favorite.
When I looked through reviews, I found that the word 'charming' was used often to describe this book. It is truly an accurate word to describe the tales from the countryside village of Ballybucklebo. It was a fun escape to a time long gone. I looked forward to every opportunity I had to sit down and read another excerpt. Good, but not great.
So I went on a Patrick Taylor re-read spree on vacation. I didn't want any books that were going to make my head hurt. The first book in his "Irish Country" series still is one of my favorite reads.
Taylor introduces us to Doctor Barry Laverty who has started working for Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly. At first it seems that the two doctors will not work well together. However, Barry eventually sees past Dr. O'Reilly's tough exterior and realizes that he and the village of Ballybucklebo are way more than they seem. We get our first looks at Dr. O'Reilly's housekeeper, Mrs. Kincaid and others in the village.
It does make me sad at how much I loved Barry and Fingal in this one. In later works I got pretty exhausted by the both of them. However, in the first book in the series you end up rooting for both of them and feeling sad for Fingal when you read about his past.
The writing in the first one actually grabs you. I ended up totally charmed by everyone we meet.
The setting of Ballybucklebo is one of the most realistic settings in a book I have read. It's honestly up there for me with Stephen King's setting of Derry and Castle Rock, Maine. Ballybucklebo though does not have killer clowns running around.
The ending was great and it definitely leads you to wanting to read more in the series.
Taylor introduces us to Doctor Barry Laverty who has started working for Dr. Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly. At first it seems that the two doctors will not work well together. However, Barry eventually sees past Dr. O'Reilly's tough exterior and realizes that he and the village of Ballybucklebo are way more than they seem. We get our first looks at Dr. O'Reilly's housekeeper, Mrs. Kincaid and others in the village.
It does make me sad at how much I loved Barry and Fingal in this one. In later works I got pretty exhausted by the both of them. However, in the first book in the series you end up rooting for both of them and feeling sad for Fingal when you read about his past.
The writing in the first one actually grabs you. I ended up totally charmed by everyone we meet.
The setting of Ballybucklebo is one of the most realistic settings in a book I have read. It's honestly up there for me with Stephen King's setting of Derry and Castle Rock, Maine. Ballybucklebo though does not have killer clowns running around.
The ending was great and it definitely leads you to wanting to read more in the series.
Young Barry Laverty has just finished his medical training when he seeks out a position in general practice in the small village of Ballybucklebo in Northern Ireland. He joins up with the older, more experienced Fingal O'Reilly and at first is startled by what he sees as Dr. O'Reilly's lack of professional ways. However, over the course of several weeks he comes to admire the man as they deal with some unique situations in the community.
This book was funny and touching and all together pleasant read. On a number of occasions I laughed out loud as Laverty discovered that book learning isn't always as critical as life learning. In many ways it reminded me of James Herriot's "All Things Bright and Beautiful" series, but with people rather than animals. Although, this is definitely more geared to adults.
Can't wait to read the next in the series.
This book was funny and touching and all together pleasant read. On a number of occasions I laughed out loud as Laverty discovered that book learning isn't always as critical as life learning. In many ways it reminded me of James Herriot's "All Things Bright and Beautiful" series, but with people rather than animals. Although, this is definitely more geared to adults.
Can't wait to read the next in the series.
Libby audio. A cross between James Herriot and Jan Karon’s Mitford series.