Book Review # 133 Lights ! Scalpel ! Romance ! : Jas Kohli

Blurb:

Being a surgeon is not easy. And the ones in Nirog Hospital are the best at making it worse. Nipun, the eternal prankster and Nishtha, the strong-headed beauty, join the MS (surgery) course under Dr Ujjwal, a brilliant surgeon-cum-alfa male of the hospital, and Dr Anuroop (alias Candy), a smooth operator. Freaky situations and spicy incidents become the norm when their worlds collide. Edgy patients and their relatives add even more spice to the mix. Amidst all this chaos, Nipun makes every effort to find love but his efforts fail every time. When he’s not failing, he’s falling—and literally. Soon he starts being known as a doctor who is more dangerous than the disease itself. Will Fiasco King Nipun attain his two degrees—MS in surgery and pass certificate in romance? Lights! Scalpel! Romance! invites readers to become a part of the fun side of hospital life, where a surgeon’s routine is akin to driving in a Formula One race every day.

My Take:

Humor and medical background is something I haven't read or thought of. Many sitcoms are made using the doctors, interns which starts off as a light take and then turn into something else.  Here the authors attempt to keep the book light and breezy read is commendable.

Nipun an intern joins the MS course under Dr Ujjwal who is almost perfect surgeon who is looked upon always. I loved his introduction scene where he falls on a patient. The character is developed nicely with humor in his personality. Nishita is beauty with brains and ambitious. A story that talks about the journey of interns and transformation into Doctors.  The book is a fun take on the lives of the doctors and hospitals. The anecdotes the author shares are believable. Also a take on the famous doctors unreadable handwriting makes a connect with readers.

The writing is smooth and goes with the flow. The lives of the doctors are highlighted nicely with a lace of humor which helps the readers easily relate to the characters and situations. The medical terms used do sound Greek but that doesn't stop from enjoying the read. The fact that doctors too are humans and have their own challenges and feelings to deal with cuts the deal.


I would rate this 4/5 . A great stress buster read.