I read a chapter and got bored ? I think it might be the writing style I’m not sure, I might give it another chance. I saw it was supposed to be funny but no laughs here ?
If you want to know what life is really like as a doctor, then read it. I’d prescribe it to all my patients if I could! I didn’t find it that funny though – a bit too close to the bone.
Brilliant book, sad and funny in equal measure. I’m a midwife and nearly all my colleagues have read it and we all agree that it shows real life in the NHS perfectly!
Yup. Oh, but not if you’re pregnant, because he did most of his senior work in Obstetrics and the last thing you want when you are going to deliver a baby is hearing about things from the doctor’s angle.
Yes!! I recommend everyone reads it!! It made me appreciate our NHS so much more, and it was eye opening the struggles the staff go through. I cried happy and sad tears!
??yes
Loved it!
Oh yes! I loved it. My OH read it too, he’s not much of a reader, and he loved it as well
It was ok, a bit forced (the humour).
I read a chapter and got bored ? I think it might be the writing style I’m not sure, I might give it another chance. I saw it was supposed to be funny but no laughs here ?
Ive been reading ot for 4 months now!
Oh no! Lol, maybe I’ll just move on and call it a lost cause ?
I’m thinking the same.
I read it in a day. Probably the funniest book I’ve ever read. I would definitely recommended trying it again.
Im still picking it up now & again, it’s really not funny to me.
@Jenni I’m a medical student so maybe I just see it from a different perspective.
I’ve been dipping in and out for at least 6 months. I think the style is not for me
I think there are probably really funny stories in it, but I think his writing style makes them forced and not funny.
@Jenni I really like his writing style :/
Didn’t like at all. He came across as rather arrogant and did not find it funny at all. Failed to see what all the fuss was about tbh ….
I found it hilarious. Loved it.
I did enjoy it but I didn’t find it hilarious and I also didn’t cry. But it was a good read ?
Brilliant book! So funny. I read it so quickly as I couldn’t put it down. Couldn’t recommend enough. Xx
If you appreciate medical black humour, you will love this.
I much preferred “Do No Harm”, that was riveting without the try-hard humour.
It was ok but all the baby stuff didn’t interest me. I’ve just bought this , think it will be more interesting to me as I’ve had heart surgery ?
I have this in my reading pile!
@Jenni I think this will be my next read ??
It’s very funny but I know some people who work in the health service found it a bit close to the bone so to speak! Xx
Fantastic read xx
I read it, it was ok, funny and sad but I’m a nurse so there wasn’t much new in it for me
Definitely, it’s hilarious, but also sad in parts too x
If you want to know what life is really like as a doctor, then read it. I’d prescribe it to all my patients if I could! I didn’t find it that funny though – a bit too close to the bone.
Yes!!!!
I’m listening to it in audible and enjoying. Some real laugh out loud moments and some moments of horror!
Good book
I didnt enjoy it found it boring xx
Yes definitely! Fantastic book!
Yes yes yes yes yes yes
Everyone should read it who uses the NHS!
So worth reading!!!
Absolutely yes….buy it asap!!!
Most definitely
Yes!
It’s brilliant
Definitely worth reading
Being delivered to me tomorrow!! X thanks for your feedback
Its fantastic laughed out loud so many times x
Yes
I’m 3/4 of the way through and loving it! A real laugh out loud book and absolutely fascinating.
Yes!
Brilliant book, especially if you’ve got children.
Probably the most enjoyable book I read last year, it’s great!
Superb book. I went to see him talk about the book and read excerpts from it at a book festival too
I liked it, but glad I read it after I had children. Wouldn’t want to have read it pregnant. It made laugh out loud quite a few times!
Brilliant book, sad and funny in equal measure. I’m a midwife and nearly all my colleagues have read it and we all agree that it shows real life in the NHS perfectly!
100%
I had it as an audiobook read by the author – loved it, very eye opening!
Yes!
Definitely!
It’s a must read xx
Favourite book of last year so definitely! X
Loved it.
Couldn’t put it down. Proper laugh out loud funny!
Absolutely!!
Yup. Oh, but not if you’re pregnant, because he did most of his senior work in Obstetrics and the last thing you want when you are going to deliver a baby is hearing about things from the doctor’s angle.
Loved it x
Definitely ??
Brilliant x
It’s on my list to read too ??
It’s one of my most favourite books ever…you’ll love it!
Brilliant ! It had me howling in public places !!
Yes
Yes from me too!
I loved it x
I loved it and couldn’t put it down. Very funny and very sad!
Definitely worth it.
Yes very funny, very sad and will make you love our beleaguered NHS even more
So funny but with some poignant moments too. Enjoy!
Yes yes yes! But the audible version is even better loved his conversational style!
Great book
Yes it’s brilliant
100%
Yes!?
Yes, yes, yes!
Absolutely, one of my favourite reads from last year.
Yup yup yup!
Oh yes!
Loved it ??
Couldn’t put it down. Really enjoyed it. Major cringes at some parts and a few years at other but loved it x
Yes!
Yes absolutely definitely worth reading! ?
Yes. See him live as well if you get a chance.
@Linda I am seeing him live next month xx
Definitely, enjoy!
Yes it’s really good x
Yes!! I recommend everyone reads it!! It made me appreciate our NHS so much more, and it was eye opening the struggles the staff go through. I cried happy and sad tears!
Yes!! Brilliant ?
Made me laugh so much?
Yes, yes and definitely YES!! Loved it x
Yes yes yes!