Reviews

Dr Finlay's Casebook by A.J. Cronin

chrisscorkscrew's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

rosiev425's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

carolined's review

emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is a gentle series of short stories set in a semi fictional version of Dumbarton possibly. Some interesting details about medicine in the early 20th century.

piperlee's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lkwhitehead's review

4.0

This edition, “Dr. Finlay’s Casebook,” actually contains two different books - Adventures of a Black Bag (1969) and Dr. Finlay of Tannochbrae (1978). Both are about Finlay’s adventures as a small town Scottish doctor in the early 20th century - yet they couldn’t be more different. The first book was absolutely delightful. I loved it. The second book was horrible, as though written by a completely different person. It was coarse, unbelievable, and involved the character assassination of all of the characters from the first book and a bunch of new ones besides. I couldn’t wait for it to be over. I will try to look back with fondness on book one - but only if I succeed in completely forgetting book two. My four star rating reflects my opinion of book one only.