The Doctor's Christmas Eve


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(3.4 stars; 9 reviews)

A gentle reminiscence of a fictional country doctor as the year is drawing to a close. Unlike city doctors, the personal and professional life of a country doctor are closely intertwined. - Summary by Lynne Thompson (5 hr 31 min)

Chapters

The Children Of Desire 40:37 Read by Lynne T
When A Boy Finds Out About His Father, Part 1 25:25 Read by Lynne T
When A Boy Finds Out About His Father, Part 2 22:26 Read by Lynne T
The Books Of The Year, Part 1 27:23 Read by Lynne T
The Books Of The Year, Part 2 25:22 Read by Lynne T
The Book Of Years, Part 1 26:49 Read by Ellen Preckel
The Book Of Years, Part 2 18:02 Read by Ellen Preckel
The Book Of Years, Part 3 15:03 Read by Ellen Preckel
Evergreen And Thorn Tree 17:58 Read by Ellen Preckel
Two Other Snowbirds At The Window 21:55 Read by Ellen Preckel
Four In A Cage 27:03 Read by Ellen Preckel
The Realm Of Midnight 18:16 Read by Greg Giordano
Time-Spirit And Eternal Spirit 19:21 Read by Greg Giordano
When A Father Finds Out About A Son 15:55 Read by Greg Giordano
Living Out The Years 10:12 Read by Greg Giordano

Reviews

Meh


(2.5 stars)

There were a few times when I wondered who was being talked about & what was going on. Suddenly it seemed like I'd entered another story but eventually I figured out that the story went back in time to when the doctor was a child. Did Santa just come out from the blue in one chapter? Why? I repeated the last couple of chapters & still am not 100% sure of the ending. It's more of a drama with some Christmas settings. Basically, a married doctor fell in love with his best friend's wife. The doctor's son figures this out & as a result is confused about love & relationships.


(2.5 stars)

Interesting musings. But if you are looking for a heart-warming Christmas story this isn't it. Very sad.

charming. This was a perfect "listen" for the season.


(5 stars)