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Irish Country #2
An Irish Country Village / The Last Lecture (LARGE TYPE)
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First published January 1, 2008
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Patrick Taylor
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Patrick Taylor, M.D., is the author of the Irish Country books, including An Irish Country Doctor, An Irish Country Village, An Irish Country Christmas, An Irish Country Girl, and An Irish Country Courtship. Taylor was born and raised in Bangor, County Down, in Northern Ireland. After qualifying as a specialist in 1969, he worked in Canada for thirty-one years. He now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.
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Patrick Taylor, M.D., is the author of the Irish Country books, including An Irish Country Doctor, An Irish Country Village, An Irish Country Christmas, An Irish Country Girl, and An Irish Country Courtship. Taylor was born and raised in Bangor, County Down, in Northern Ireland. After qualifying as a specialist in 1969, he worked in Canada for thirty-one years. He now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia.
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March 15, 2019
"Sometimes," he said, staring out the window, "I think I should just stick to doctoring but . . . this bloody place gets under your skin. You end up being part of it."
Yeah, yeah, I know these are stock characters:
- the inexperienced young doctor
- his crusty, older mentor
- the motherly housekeeper who keeps them both fed and clothed
- the villainous rich sod who values money over the well being of the town
- etc, etc . . .
(Really all that's missing is the hooker with the heart of gold!)
BUT, this was still a fun and charming, nostalgic waddle. If you long for the days when doctors made house calls, and there were no greedy insurance companies, OR even if you're just looking for a feel-good, comfort read - this could be the book for you.
Yeah, yeah, I know these are stock characters:
- the inexperienced young doctor
- his crusty, older mentor
- the motherly housekeeper who keeps them both fed and clothed
- the villainous rich sod who values money over the well being of the town
- etc, etc . . .
(Really all that's missing is the hooker with the heart of gold!)
BUT, this was still a fun and charming, nostalgic waddle. If you long for the days when doctors made house calls, and there were no greedy insurance companies, OR even if you're just looking for a feel-good, comfort read - this could be the book for you.
May 15, 2016
The effortless charm of the first book was not as present here, at least not in full. The characters were much the same, and often that was a lovely thing. The rhythms of the village and its small concerns are soothing and relaxing. I think Taylor started to hint at how fragile this peace is in this book, too, lest we not appreciate that low stakes and quiet as every interaction seems to be, for people with very little, the web of comfort these doctors weave is vitally necessary and helping to hold together something appears to be old and permanent, but is in fact in eternal danger, and always has been. I also don't think we appreciate realistic, emotionally stable characters enough when we see them- characters who seem like people we could actually encounter every day.
However, I think that Taylor's actual writing had more obvious problems here. The problems were often repetitive and the jokes even more so. He overexplains nearly everything, from humor to character motivations, that no one needs to have explained. His characters are realistically dated but occasionally in an off putting way that jolts you out of the idyllic atmosphere which, after all, is the book's major selling point. Many readers will also find Barry's preoccupation with a problem we have no doubt will work out a bit tiresome.
However, overall I don't regret reading it. I got what I signed up for- just not as well done as the last time. I'd be curious to see whether things improve as Taylor's series goes on and he got into a groove of writing one book a year, or got even more repetitive. I might try one more- the next one's a Christmas themed one so that excuse is probably going to be just too easy in a few months.
However, I think that Taylor's actual writing had more obvious problems here. The problems were often repetitive and the jokes even more so. He overexplains nearly everything, from humor to character motivations, that no one needs to have explained. His characters are realistically dated but occasionally in an off putting way that jolts you out of the idyllic atmosphere which, after all, is the book's major selling point. Many readers will also find Barry's preoccupation with a problem we have no doubt will work out a bit tiresome.
However, overall I don't regret reading it. I got what I signed up for- just not as well done as the last time. I'd be curious to see whether things improve as Taylor's series goes on and he got into a groove of writing one book a year, or got even more repetitive. I might try one more- the next one's a Christmas themed one so that excuse is probably going to be just too easy in a few months.
May 24, 2024
If you enjoyed An Irish Country Doctor; then you will no doubt love this continuation that starts less than a week after that book ends.
This is a tale of life in Northern Ireland in the 1960s. We follow new doctor, Barry Laverty, as he takes his first private practice job working for/with Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly in the colorful village of Ballybucklebo. The idiosyncrasies of each member of the village are on full display with both humor and sensitivity. The doctors slowly get to know each other, bonding over their mutual love of literature and care for their patients. There are births, injuries, internal plumbing disorders and even a case of myasthenia gravis. There are crises of the heart and commerce interspersed but all stirred with a significant amount of humor.
Young Dr. Laverty must establish his credibility in the community and his mentor, Dr. O’Reilly, gives him some advice on how to go about it. Each patient (resident of Ballybucklebo) is treated with a combination of medical and psychological insights.
An entertaining and cozy read.
This is a tale of life in Northern Ireland in the 1960s. We follow new doctor, Barry Laverty, as he takes his first private practice job working for/with Dr. Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly in the colorful village of Ballybucklebo. The idiosyncrasies of each member of the village are on full display with both humor and sensitivity. The doctors slowly get to know each other, bonding over their mutual love of literature and care for their patients. There are births, injuries, internal plumbing disorders and even a case of myasthenia gravis. There are crises of the heart and commerce interspersed but all stirred with a significant amount of humor.
Young Dr. Laverty must establish his credibility in the community and his mentor, Dr. O’Reilly, gives him some advice on how to go about it. Each patient (resident of Ballybucklebo) is treated with a combination of medical and psychological insights.
An entertaining and cozy read.
November 18, 2020
Book on CD narrated by John Keating
4****
Book two in the popular Irish Country Doctor series, relating the trials and tribulations of young Dr. Barry Laverty as he begins his practice as a country GP in the mid-1960s in Ballybucklebo, a fictitious community in Northern Ireland full of eccentric and memorable residents.
The entire book takes place over just a few weeks, immediately following the events of book one. Dr Laverty is faced with a possible malpractice suit, damaging his reputation and forcing him to return to apprentice role under senior physician Dr Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly. That’s bad enough but his relationship with Patricia Spence has hit a snag. But their devoted housekeeper, Mrs Kincaid (a/k/a Kinky) assures young Barry that everything will work out.
Taylor has a gift for making his character so alive they fairly jump off the page. Whether the exuberance of a bellowing O’Reilly, or the quiet pleading of the elderly Sonny, I felt I knew these people. I also love the descriptions he gives of the landscape; makes me feels that I’ve actually been to Northern Ireland.
I came late to this party, having only read the first book last year. But I was completely delighted, and I’ll keep reading this series. They lift my heart and bring laughter into my world.
The audiobook is performed by the talented John Keating. Whether voicing O’Reilly, Patricia, Barry, Kinky or any of the many other characters, he brings them to life and gives each a unique voice. Fantastic performance!
4****
Book two in the popular Irish Country Doctor series, relating the trials and tribulations of young Dr. Barry Laverty as he begins his practice as a country GP in the mid-1960s in Ballybucklebo, a fictitious community in Northern Ireland full of eccentric and memorable residents.
The entire book takes place over just a few weeks, immediately following the events of book one. Dr Laverty is faced with a possible malpractice suit, damaging his reputation and forcing him to return to apprentice role under senior physician Dr Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly. That’s bad enough but his relationship with Patricia Spence has hit a snag. But their devoted housekeeper, Mrs Kincaid (a/k/a Kinky) assures young Barry that everything will work out.
Taylor has a gift for making his character so alive they fairly jump off the page. Whether the exuberance of a bellowing O’Reilly, or the quiet pleading of the elderly Sonny, I felt I knew these people. I also love the descriptions he gives of the landscape; makes me feels that I’ve actually been to Northern Ireland.
I came late to this party, having only read the first book last year. But I was completely delighted, and I’ll keep reading this series. They lift my heart and bring laughter into my world.
The audiobook is performed by the talented John Keating. Whether voicing O’Reilly, Patricia, Barry, Kinky or any of the many other characters, he brings them to life and gives each a unique voice. Fantastic performance!
February 9, 2025
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. This had an All Creatures Great and Small vibe to it, but instead of vets we follow two 1960's era GPs in a rural Irish village. Lovely enjoyable read.
May 3, 2008
This simple, absorbing book begins where the previous "An Irish Country Doctor" ended. Young Doctor Laverty, a recent medical school graduate, has decided to accept an apprenticeship with the crusty Fingal O'Reilly, GP. The WWI naval veteran and former Rugby star proves to be gruff and wise, yet uncommonly patient and intuitive with his eccentric "customers," psychic housekeeper, and petulent pets.
The residents of Ballybucklebo, a small, rustic community in mid-1960's County Down, are true Irish country folk, and proud of it. The good doctors O'Reilly and Laverty deal with the symptoms, both medical & cultural, of their small community with wit, wisdom and humor.
There are no explosions or car chases or political intrigue in Ballybucklebo. No murders or natural disasters. There are however, dogs that steal, cats that seem possessed, young men who dream, old women that scream, and some fine spirits to wash it all down. Mostly though, there's an abundance of the simple pleasures and treasures of life in a small Irish village.
The good news for fans of this warm and very Irish story is that the third book in the series, "An Irish Country Christmas," is due to be published in November 2008.
The residents of Ballybucklebo, a small, rustic community in mid-1960's County Down, are true Irish country folk, and proud of it. The good doctors O'Reilly and Laverty deal with the symptoms, both medical & cultural, of their small community with wit, wisdom and humor.
There are no explosions or car chases or political intrigue in Ballybucklebo. No murders or natural disasters. There are however, dogs that steal, cats that seem possessed, young men who dream, old women that scream, and some fine spirits to wash it all down. Mostly though, there's an abundance of the simple pleasures and treasures of life in a small Irish village.
The good news for fans of this warm and very Irish story is that the third book in the series, "An Irish Country Christmas," is due to be published in November 2008.
January 22, 2012
This second book in the series is much the same as the first – its slow and comfortable pace of storytelling reflecting that of life in Ballybucklebo. Not only that, the way the story is told gives readers the sense that everything will turn out ok in the end. If so, what is it about “An Irish Country Village” that makes it worth reading?
Sure, this book cannot compare with the mystery, paranormal and horror books in terms of excitement and thrills. The lack of solid, adrenaline-pumping action in "An Irish Country Village" bothered me a little at first. However, every genre has its own merits. As I settled down into the story proper, I enjoyed the warmth and humour of the Ballybucklebo life and its residents. The author gets into the characters very well, giving readers snapshots of their lives, habits and culture. Not only that, the author’s good insight into human character and emotions is eloquently expressed through his storytelling, so much so that everytime Dr Barry Levarty goes through the ups and downs in his professional and love life, I find myself nodding in empathy with his thoughts and feelings. The character of Dr Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly also gave very practical and useful advice to Dr Laverty – words of wisdom which can apply to everyone in our real world. In fact, that is the thing I like best about this book.
I recommend this series for those who like a comforting read involving interesting and quirky characters. But for those who like action-packed books giving lots of thrills and chills, this book is a definite no-no! Exact rating : 3.5
Sure, this book cannot compare with the mystery, paranormal and horror books in terms of excitement and thrills. The lack of solid, adrenaline-pumping action in "An Irish Country Village" bothered me a little at first. However, every genre has its own merits. As I settled down into the story proper, I enjoyed the warmth and humour of the Ballybucklebo life and its residents. The author gets into the characters very well, giving readers snapshots of their lives, habits and culture. Not only that, the author’s good insight into human character and emotions is eloquently expressed through his storytelling, so much so that everytime Dr Barry Levarty goes through the ups and downs in his professional and love life, I find myself nodding in empathy with his thoughts and feelings. The character of Dr Fingal Flahertie O’Reilly also gave very practical and useful advice to Dr Laverty – words of wisdom which can apply to everyone in our real world. In fact, that is the thing I like best about this book.
I recommend this series for those who like a comforting read involving interesting and quirky characters. But for those who like action-packed books giving lots of thrills and chills, this book is a definite no-no! Exact rating : 3.5
July 18, 2018
3.5
Another leisurely visit to the bucolic setting of Ballybucklebo, Ireland as Doctors O'Reilly and Laverty attend to both the medical and personal ills of the small town's residents. I could do without the step-by-step descriptions of the various medical procedures though. I could also do without Patricia, young Doctor Laverty's love interest. I'm hoping the new status quo signals a change for them. I listened to the audiobook for this one and the narrator did a great job, so much so that I'll likely continue with the series in that format.
Another leisurely visit to the bucolic setting of Ballybucklebo, Ireland as Doctors O'Reilly and Laverty attend to both the medical and personal ills of the small town's residents. I could do without the step-by-step descriptions of the various medical procedures though. I could also do without Patricia, young Doctor Laverty's love interest. I'm hoping the new status quo signals a change for them. I listened to the audiobook for this one and the narrator did a great job, so much so that I'll likely continue with the series in that format.
December 29, 2018
I enjoy these books a lot. They remind me a little of the TV series Doc Martin.
March 9, 2017
A continuation of the Irish Country Doctor. A down to earth novel full of human interest, occasional humor and the citizens of Ballybucklebo, Ireland.
June 5, 2022
Feel good o cozy es como se llaman ahora a estos libros que leo con una sonrisa en los labios y me dejan el corazón tranquilo y el alma feliz, que buena falta me hace.
Es la segunda parte de "Aventuras de un médico rural en Irlanda" que leí hace poco y os dejé un post en el que os contaba lo mucho que había disfrutado con esa lectura.
Pues con esta segunda parte me ha pasado lo mismo. Lo he disfrutado muchísimo. Una historia bonita, tranquila, sencilla, divertida, costumbrista y que te da pena terminar porque destila ternura, sensibilidad y dulzura.
El doctor Barry Laverty sigue en Ballybucklebo haciendo sus practicas como médico de familia con el doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly. Todo va bien hasta que un paciente fallece y la viuda amenaza con demandarlo. Barry sufrirá lo indecible hasta que lleguen los resultados de la autopsia y tendrá que luchar para mantener en algunos casos y recuperar en otros la confianza de sus vecinos.
Siempre apoyado por el doctor O'Reilly y la siempre dispuesta señora Kincaid se verán inmersos en el dia a dia de esta aldea irlandesa ocupados en ayudar a sus vecinos cuidando de ellos y solucionando no sólo los problemas médicos que normalmente surgen sino todo tipo de problemas como un misterioso sarpullido, un embarazo conflictivo, el temor a que desaparezca el pub local o la rehabilitacion de una casa.
Una delicia.
Es la segunda parte de "Aventuras de un médico rural en Irlanda" que leí hace poco y os dejé un post en el que os contaba lo mucho que había disfrutado con esa lectura.
Pues con esta segunda parte me ha pasado lo mismo. Lo he disfrutado muchísimo. Una historia bonita, tranquila, sencilla, divertida, costumbrista y que te da pena terminar porque destila ternura, sensibilidad y dulzura.
El doctor Barry Laverty sigue en Ballybucklebo haciendo sus practicas como médico de familia con el doctor Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly. Todo va bien hasta que un paciente fallece y la viuda amenaza con demandarlo. Barry sufrirá lo indecible hasta que lleguen los resultados de la autopsia y tendrá que luchar para mantener en algunos casos y recuperar en otros la confianza de sus vecinos.
Siempre apoyado por el doctor O'Reilly y la siempre dispuesta señora Kincaid se verán inmersos en el dia a dia de esta aldea irlandesa ocupados en ayudar a sus vecinos cuidando de ellos y solucionando no sólo los problemas médicos que normalmente surgen sino todo tipo de problemas como un misterioso sarpullido, un embarazo conflictivo, el temor a que desaparezca el pub local o la rehabilitacion de una casa.
Una delicia.
July 20, 2016
This is the second book in the seven part series of "An Irish Country" books. This story begins where we left off in the last book. Dr. O'Reilly has offered to Dr. Laverty to become a partner in his practice. Dr. Laverty is becoming comfortable in the quaint town of Ballybucklebo, and his relationship with Patricia finds him head over heels "in love." Dr. O'Reilly's home is endearing. Both doctors and Mrs. Kinky Kinkaid live like an everyday family. Kinky scolding Dr. O'Reilly for eating too much dinner, and not saving anything for Dr. Laverty. As well as all the other family members -- nasty, white cat named Lady MacBeth; and Arthur Guiness, the beer drinking, wellington boots stealing, dog.
Unfortunately a patient dies unexpectedly and Dr. Laverty's reputation could be ruined, since the widow threatens to sue him. Dr. Laverty is concerned about his practice and about Patricia, who has applied for an engineering scholarship that would take her to Cambridge /England, putting more distance between them. The delivery of a baby to one woman, and the loss of a child to another gives the reader the perspective of what GPs went through in those days. Regarding the woman who lost her child, the story is so detailed that it is as though you are in the room with her and the doctor. It was heart breaking regarding the loss of her child. Dr. O'Reilly's residence is also his office and at times is a very busy place which reminds me of my pediatrician as a child. In the end, it is discovered that the greedy local councilor threatens to turn the Black Swan (a local pub) into a kitchi tourist trap. I look forward to the next book -- An Irish Country Christmas!
Unfortunately a patient dies unexpectedly and Dr. Laverty's reputation could be ruined, since the widow threatens to sue him. Dr. Laverty is concerned about his practice and about Patricia, who has applied for an engineering scholarship that would take her to Cambridge /England, putting more distance between them. The delivery of a baby to one woman, and the loss of a child to another gives the reader the perspective of what GPs went through in those days. Regarding the woman who lost her child, the story is so detailed that it is as though you are in the room with her and the doctor. It was heart breaking regarding the loss of her child. Dr. O'Reilly's residence is also his office and at times is a very busy place which reminds me of my pediatrician as a child. In the end, it is discovered that the greedy local councilor threatens to turn the Black Swan (a local pub) into a kitchi tourist trap. I look forward to the next book -- An Irish Country Christmas!
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July 17, 2010Last summer I enjoyed Taylor’s first book, An Irish Country Doctor. It was a hybrid of James Herriot (strong sense of place), Maeve Binchy (good character development), and Marcus Welby, MD. An Irish Country Village is a continuation of this story. A young doctor goes to a rural Irish village, Ballybucklebo, to apprentice with an older and experienced physician. The young doctor learns a lot about medicine, life, and the human spirit. Descriptions of the Irish countryside are wonderful and there’s a lot of humor mixed in along the way.
Recently I listened to an interview with Patrick Taylor on NPR. It made me a bit curious about him so I found his webpage which led me to an interview with him that is available on YouTube. The webpage includes the same humor as the books: "So, you’ve found my home page. Come in and make yourself at home. It’s a pity I can’t pour you a pint, but I can tell you what you can find in here. There’s a bit about meself, mostly lies written by a publicist, but sure flattery will get you anywhere. If you’d like to know more about my novels about Ballybucklebo, Doctors Laverty and O’Reilly, and the rest of the eejits who live there, there’s stuff about that."
Watch for An Irish Country Christmas later this year and An Irish Country Ghost Story next year. ~~Enjoy~~ --Kara
From ICPL Staff Picks Blog
Recently I listened to an interview with Patrick Taylor on NPR. It made me a bit curious about him so I found his webpage which led me to an interview with him that is available on YouTube. The webpage includes the same humor as the books: "So, you’ve found my home page. Come in and make yourself at home. It’s a pity I can’t pour you a pint, but I can tell you what you can find in here. There’s a bit about meself, mostly lies written by a publicist, but sure flattery will get you anywhere. If you’d like to know more about my novels about Ballybucklebo, Doctors Laverty and O’Reilly, and the rest of the eejits who live there, there’s stuff about that."
Watch for An Irish Country Christmas later this year and An Irish Country Ghost Story next year. ~~Enjoy~~ --Kara
From ICPL Staff Picks Blog
August 4, 2009
This was a delightful read! The author, Patrick Taylor, introduces you to the loving, quirky, wise villagers of Ballybucklebo, Ireland. This novel (borrowing from the book jacket)is "in the tradition of James Herriot and Jan Karon". The story goes something like this; Barry Laverty, a young doctor, has just begun his assistantship under Dr.Fingal Flahertie O'Reilly in the village of Ballybucklebo, Ireland. To say Dr.O'Reilly is a bit unorthodox and even eccentric is putting it mildly. He is also a wise and learned GP. A patient of Dr.Laverty's dies unexpectedly and endangers Dr.Laverty's infant-like relationship with his new patients. He is forced to await the results of postmortem tests that will hopefully exonerate him from any wrong doing and at the same time re-establish his credibility with the community one patient at a time. This book is full of Irish wit and witticisms. Absolutely a delight to read.
March 15, 2015
First sentence: Barry Laverty-Doctor Barry Laverty-heard the clattering of a frying pan on a stove and smelled bacon frying.
Favorite quotes:
Time, tide and women in their second labors wait for no man.
I think, to quote P.G. Woodhouse, Kinky is showing a distinct lack of gruntle today.
The evening air was buttermilk warm, scented with mown hay and musk mallow.
This book was just delightful. It made me relax in my chair and just enjoy each page. The way of life in rural Ireland in the mid 1960s was full of change yet the basic charm of a more simple life was definitely still there. This is the second in the series, I look forward to the next one.
Favorite quotes:
Time, tide and women in their second labors wait for no man.
I think, to quote P.G. Woodhouse, Kinky is showing a distinct lack of gruntle today.
The evening air was buttermilk warm, scented with mown hay and musk mallow.
This book was just delightful. It made me relax in my chair and just enjoy each page. The way of life in rural Ireland in the mid 1960s was full of change yet the basic charm of a more simple life was definitely still there. This is the second in the series, I look forward to the next one.
May 21, 2020
An entertaining, sweet book.
January 5, 2021
It is just a nice book to relax with.
May 15, 2024
Charming, effortless but very enjoyable read.
At this point, I can clearly picture the cast of delightful characters. A wonderful series to become engrossed in!!
At this point, I can clearly picture the cast of delightful characters. A wonderful series to become engrossed in!!
February 6, 2023
Really enjoying listening to this series!
December 26, 2024
I want 1 million more
March 4, 2010
Reading for the group, We Love Lisa Kleypas, Reading Challenge for March 2010... All Things Irish. This is my 2nd book of the challenge. Categories that the book falls in to: "Ireland" as the setting, "Green" in the cover art, "Irish" characters in the story, and "Patrick" in the author's name.
To be a part of this challenge, go to All Things Irish Challenge.
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DNF. This is not my type of book. I'm sure there are a lot of people who would love it, but not me. It seems to be a snapshot of a small town in Ireland and the people who live there. Too slow for me to listen to (without falling asleep) on my way to/from work every day.
To be a part of this challenge, go to All Things Irish Challenge.
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DNF. This is not my type of book. I'm sure there are a lot of people who would love it, but not me. It seems to be a snapshot of a small town in Ireland and the people who live there. Too slow for me to listen to (without falling asleep) on my way to/from work every day.
July 6, 2017
Although this story was very entertaining and lovely in it's own way, I found that the excessive cussing and misuse of the Lord's name distasteful. I'm sure in part the use of such language is just the way that Ulstermen talk, but I still found it too much. Also distasteful were the normalcy of pre-marital adultery and some bedroom humor. Other than these things, the story was very interesting. It was exciting to see the day-to-day lives of two country doctors in Ireland during the '60s. The writing was engaging, although initially was difficult to get into (which may be due to the fact that I've not read the first one).
February 15, 2019
dit boek begint letterlijk daar waar het eerste deel stopte en toch zou het idd prima los te lezen zijn.
maar toch ben ik blij dat ik ze beiden (en in de juiste volgorde) gelezen heb.
Het is moeilijk uit te leggen waarom het boek zo boeit want echt veel gebeuren doet er niet maar anderzijds zit het boek zo vol kleine dingen dat het wel betekenisvol is.
Het gaat letterlijk over het leven van 2 plattelandsdokters in 1964. Kleine dingen, minder kleine dingen maar gewoon het leven zoals het toen was. En dat,.... dat leest als een trein.
maar toch ben ik blij dat ik ze beiden (en in de juiste volgorde) gelezen heb.
Het is moeilijk uit te leggen waarom het boek zo boeit want echt veel gebeuren doet er niet maar anderzijds zit het boek zo vol kleine dingen dat het wel betekenisvol is.
Het gaat letterlijk over het leven van 2 plattelandsdokters in 1964. Kleine dingen, minder kleine dingen maar gewoon het leven zoals het toen was. En dat,.... dat leest als een trein.
December 27, 2019
I haven't fallen in love with a series like this in years. As good as (or even better than) "All Creatures Great and Small"! I am an RN and I must say that the medical details are spot on. I love both the print books (because of the Irish glossary and recipes at the back), but I also LOVE the audible versions for the great dialects! Possibly THE best audiobook I've ever listened to. I love these books so much that I do both the print AND audio versons of each! I am so delighted that there are 13 or so books in the series!
June 4, 2022
A simple, sweet story at a leisurely pace, set in a rural Irish village. Things seem much easier then (in the 60s) with 1 doctor taking care of pediatrics, gynaecology, orthopedics, dermatology, ophthalmology etc. It was interesting how the 2 docs went about their business, diagnosing various ailments and reaching out to specialists only when absolutely required.
July 9, 2019
Such a fun book, and read by someone with a great Irish accent. I can't wait to listen to all the other audiobooks. My only complaint is that there's not much of a plot except Barry just living his life. Luckily, it's a hilarious and endearing life, so I don't mind over much.
May 21, 2020
These books do have a Jan Karin's "Mitford" kind of vibe, but Father Tim never witnessed, much less treated, an old man with a prostate issue, or gritty childbirth straight out of "Call the Midwife." These books are about 2 doctors serving their community. Bear that in mind when reading them
February 20, 2018
I am really just loving this series so far. So cute & makes me chuckle often. Audio book reader is fantastic.
October 26, 2018
I couldn’t finish because of the language. It could be such a wonderful book (I love the stories), but the swearing was too much for my taste.
July 28, 2023
Go on and chase yourself . It was a grand wee yarn, so it was !
I’m looking for ward to the next
I’m looking for ward to the next
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