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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Kind of a cross between All Creatures Great and Small (Yorkshire) and Doctor Findlay (Scotland). Very amusing.
Loved it! Funny and heartwarming and perfectly enjoyable. Brought back fond memories of my short time interning in N. Ireland. Can’t wait to read more in the series.
Well it’s exactly what it says on the tin. A young doctor works under a more experienced doctor in a small Irish village. I found myself growing bored with the story. Not much happens in terms of plot; these types of stories deal mainly with the colorful collection of characters. There’s nothing wrong with a story like that. I suspect I wasn’t in the mood for it and I found everything to be too schmaltzy.
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reminiscent of James Herriot's stories of his days as a veterinarian, though this time the protagonist is a people doctor, it's set in the 1960's, and it's fictional.
Really liked it - enjoyed the characters and life unfolding in the Irish countryside. Look forward to reading the rest of the series.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A delightful read. This was the perfect lazy Sunday read, where the stakes are low, the characters interesting, and the plot bite sized. Is a cozy read where you’ll get to know a quirky little town and fall in love with the people living there. It’s funny and interesting and the characters feel alive.
Finally got around to reading the first book in this series! It's a very comforting read - like a cross between Doc Hollywood and James Herriot but Irish and people not animals. I can see the appeal of this series and it will be fun getting to know all the different characters in the charming village of Ballybucklebo (a Northern Irish town outside Belfast). Barry Laverty, recently graduated with his MD teams up with more seasoned country Doctor, Fingal Flahertie and learns a lot about what medical school doesn't teach you about being a good doctor. I was impressed with the cases in the book too - Patrick Taylor doesn't shy away from controversial topics like abortion or adoption for unmarried mothers. Definitely recommend and look forward to reading more of this very well-loved series.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
This was a good light read. I'm a sucker for an Irish village and a funny cast of characters.
Something's wrong with the narrator's accents. The main one he uses to read the book in general isn't that bad (it miiiiiight be real but it also doesn't sound like any Irish accent I've heard) but when he starts doing that sing-song thing that sounds like no Irish accent found in nature, I have a hard time listening. I wish people would stop doing that. I'm trying to listen to a book and it shouldn't sound like an Irish Spring commercial. I have to quit the audio book and try the ebook. I can't cope with this irritating accent!