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Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients

Adam Kay
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Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

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Adam Kay

Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients by Adam Kay details the author's experiences transitioning from a life in medicine to other endeavors. It explores the challenges and events that led to this career change, offering insight into the personal and professional impacts of his journey.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

29,453 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Adam Kay’s Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients is applauded for its witty and humorous writing, offering a candid and relatable look into the medical profession. Some readers, however, were disappointed with the repetitive anecdotes and lack of new material compared to his previous works. Overall, it remains an engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients?

Fans of medical memoirs and dark humor will enjoy Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients by Adam Kay. Similar to his bestseller This Is Going to Hurt, it caters to readers who appreciate candid and comedic insights into the struggles of the medical profession, akin to When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.

4.1

29,453 ratings

73%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

274

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United Kingdom • 2010s

Topic
Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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