Review: Irreverent, Revealing, and Hilarious
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 12, 2014
Having spent a fair bit of time over the years in various hospitals and doctor's offices, not to mention being forced to watch more medical/OR dramas by my wife than I care to admit or recollect, I have developed a bit of a fascination with the behind the scenes world of medicine. Hemostat wasn't a difficult read, by any means, but it was perfect to while away an afternoon and even have the distinct pleasure of laughing out loud, something which far more people talk about (lol) than actually do. According to the author's biography, he has spent three decades on the favorable side of the scalpel, and it really shows in these brilliant anecdotes and tales from the OR. I have already recommended this quick, light read to a few friends who are similarly intrigued by what really happens once the curtains get pulled back. You can tell that there is a sincerity in his irreverence, as well as a deep respect for the profession, even as he is taking potshots and telling unbelievable stories about it. If you've ever gone under the knife, or simply want a few good laughs about a part of the world usually only analyzed by television producers, then Hemostat would be a worthwhile choice. Witty, charming, insightful, and fun.