Country Doctor

Country Doctor #1

by A.J. Cronin

Originally published in Hearst’s International-Cosmopolitan magazine (May 1935), COUNTRY DOCTOR is A. J. Cronin’s affectionate look at young Finlay Hyslop, a newly qualified Scottish doctor who assists a seasoned country GP in managing a variety of medical crises.

62 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1935

About the author

Archibald Joseph Cronin was a Scottish novelist, dramatist, and non-fiction writer who was one of the most renowned storytellers of the twentieth century. His best-known works are The Citadel and The Keys of the Kingdom, both of which were made into Oscar-nominated films. He also created the Dr. Finlay character, the hero of a series of stories that served as the basis for the long-running BBC television and radio series entitled Dr. Finlay's Casebook.
-Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.J._Cronin

Reviews

[Dr.J.G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Country Doctor, by A.J. Cronin.
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A collection of stories dealing with a young doctor arriving to join a country practice as an assistant.
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THE BAPTISM OF THE BAG

Quintessential Cronin.
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MARY-MIND-THE-BABY

Heartbreaking.
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COUGH MIXTURE

Superb.
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GERANIUMS BLOOM AGAIN

Another superb.
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PANTOMIME

Another heartbreaking one.
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April 03, 2021 - April 04, 2021.
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[Vassiliadi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Καταπληκτικές και περιεκτικές ιστορίες με χαρακτήρες πολύ όμορφα δοσμενους. Στην αγγλική έκδοση περιλαμβάνονται λίγες ιστορίες.

[Carol Rapier · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story beautifully written.

The writing is spare but each character is fully realized. A J Cronin is a new discovery for me. I love good writing and his is excellent.

[Marianna Sharktooth · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Πάνω στο πιάτο ο χρυσοχόος έχε σκαλίσει ένα όνομα. ΦΙΝΛΕΗ ΝΤΑΛΛΑΣ και από κάτω μια φράσι:
"Αυτό που δεν αγοράζεται με χρήμα"."

Ξεπερνάω το γεγονός ότι πρόκειται για ένα ταλαιπωρημένο βιβλίο, με κιτρινισμένα φύλλα, δέσιμο 70ετίας, που φοβάσαι να το κρατήσεις. Χαίρομαι πραγματικά που το διάβασα. Μου έφτιαξε την διάθεση, με γέμισε αισιοδοξία, με ταξίδεψε σε εποχές πιο δύσκολες που ακόμη υπήρχε ανθρωπιά. Ο Κρόνιν καταφέρνει μέσα από απλές ιστορίες να μας περάσει το συναίσθημα ευθύνης, την ηθική, το άγχος ενός γιατρού. Ο ήρωας μας, γιατρός Φίνλεη Χύσλοπ, είναι ένας γιατρός, μα πάνω απ' όλα είναι ένας άνθρωπος.

Είμαι ευτυχισμένη που αυτό το βιβλίο θα κοσμεί την βιβλιοθήκη μου.

[Alexandra Bazhenova-Sorokina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very straightforward and easy-to-read book, it is warm and humane, and the absence of formal experiment feels right here. My grandfather, a doctor, passed away today, so finishing this short volume was a way to think of him, and it comforts me that there are more books about doctor Finlay and his Levenford practice, more humble stories about humble Scottish characters, sometimes sad, but always written with love for people.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fiction as It Should be Written

These are short stories, and A .J. Cronin, creates unforgettable characters in a memorable setting. He sculpted his characters with swift and precise words. This is a must read.

[dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short stories of Scottish country life.

The book depicts short stories or glimpses of country life as seen through the eyes of a Scottish country doctor. Very interesting and funny read.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short but enjoyable novel. It's like an appetizer before the main course I intend to consume next: Cronin's The Citadel.