An Irish Country Village: A Novel Audiobook

" This is a great series! I am really enjoying the developing relationships, especially the one between Barry and Patricia. "

" It was a great read. Nice to read a good book that is uplifting and not a downer. No weird characters or "shoot 'um up" stuff! "

" I had to force myself to finish this book. It lacked depth and character definition. Everyone was an Irish caricature instead. "

" The second book in this series, and I'm still really enjoying it. If you're looking for an indepth, dramatic plot, you will not find it here. The storylines are light and simple, making it a very enjoyable, relaxing read. As other reviewers have mentioned, the explanation of Irish colloquialisms can get a bit tedious (but not enough for me to disregard the book entirely). I look forward to reading more of these books by Patrick Taylor. "

" So if you like Irish humor these are great books to read. "

" This is a tame but interesting story. I listened to it in the car, so I'm not sure what I would think if I read it. But I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it and plan to read (orlisten to) the next Irish country book. I enjoyed the humor, the characters and the description of medicine in the 1960s in Ireland. "

" Light easy reading. Very similar in content and style to the James Herriot books. "

" If you love the charm of Irish country stories, then this book is for you. It is a continuation of its predecessor and simply picks up where the original left off. Though not an animal book, lovers of James Herriot type stories will probably enjoy Taylor's series. "

" Love it - finished in a day and a half and started next one. "

" A great relaxing read. Just enjoy Ireland and their people in the small villages. A continuing story of Drs. Laferty and O'Brien. "

" a light, comical read :) "

" I really like this series. I've been getting up early, curling up in my recliner with a coffee and blanket and thoroughly enjoying myself! "

" Loved this book. Was doing 70+ hours at work each week - so it took a while to read in bits. Have put the next book in this series on my request list at the library. "

" Enjoyed the second book as much as the first. Loved hearing the continuing stories of the villagers. Looking forward to the third book An Irish Country Christmas. "

" The character development was grand, but sometimes the author was a bit long winded in the descriptions. Think the story could have been a touch shorter, but overall enjoyed the tale of a doctor making his spot in a small village. "

" A time in Ireland that I refuse to believe is gone. "

" Patrick Taylor is a medical doctor. He writes an unpretentious story of medical practice in Ireland interpersed with every day trappings of greed, politics, and community living. It is a light entertaining read filled with Irish dialect. "

" I read the first 25 chapters and I don't care if I read anymore. The dialect is so thick that some of the time I am not even sure what is being discussed. The story all in all is a fun read, but it's just not capturing me this time. "

" It was O K. Had a hard time getting into this one. Not as good as the first. Also didn't appreciate the poor portrayal of the pathologist. "

" Read this for Ind. Bk Gp - didn't think I'd like it as much as I did. Got into the characters, setting. Each chapter is a complete story, with continuing characters. Want to read more by the author. "

" Liked the stories, resented the language. "

" Enjoyed this one much more than An Irish Country Doctor which was the first one in the series. More emphasis placed on the interactions between the doctors and the characters of the people of the village. "

" 3.5 stars. I always enjoy this series. "

" Second in the Ballybucklebo saga of a young doctor and a hilarious cast of character of special interest to fans of James Herriot. "

" Love this series well worth the read. It's a very humourous look at life in a small village. "

" I didn't like this as well as the first one, I guess because it focused less on medical practice than on the life of the community. however, it was still charming in a Herriot-esque way and a lighthearted read. "

" Another delightful book about a new doctor working with a curmudgeonly old doctor, and all his comical patients and experiences. "

" Quite like a an Irish country village: slow, relaxing, quirky, humorous and heartwarming. It made me check my "American-ness" at the door and embrace Irish culture again. "

" It is best to read An Irish Country Doctor before reading this book. This book is full of Irish humor, the charm of an Irish village in the early 60's, and enough medical and community problems to embellish the plot of this book This is a good, relaxing read. "

" I just really like this series! I am enjoying the characters and the sense of community they have and celebrate! "

" Book number two was just as good as number one! I'm finding myself wishing I knew the people in this little village. I'm also wishing there were more books in the series. I'm halfway through the four. . . I want more Mr. Taylor! "

" The saga continues. Not bad for a sequel; minor repetitions but not as funny as the first book "

" Nice, easy reading. Love the Irish setting. It's best to read the first in the series, "An Irish Country Doctor." "

" oh dear. Two bad choices on this library trip. This is the sort of book grannies in the 1970s would have read. What more can I say? "

" I enjoyed this book. It's light and easy to read. I enjoy the setting it mentions many places I have been which makes it more enjoyable. "

" Great Series to read or listen to about a village in Northern Ireland. "

" I love all of Patrick Taylor's Country series books. Great, light read. "

" This is the second book in the Irish Country Doctor series by Patrick Taylor. They are all wonderful and I strongly recommend them. If nothing else, you'll learn a lot about Irish history and the culture and language, both in the 1920s and the mid-60s. "

" Patrick Taylor is a medical doctor. He writes an unpretentious story of medical practice in Ireland interpersed with every day trappings of greed, politics, and community living. It is a light entertaining read filled with Irish dialect. "

" Very reminiscent of James Herriot novels. Enjoyed the characters. "

" Another charming read, recommended by my mom. Reminiscent of James Herriot and Maeve Binchy. "

" This was the first book completed on my new Kindle!<br/>It is the second in a series. Good, not great, but I will probably continue<br/>with the next one to see what happens next with the Ballybucklebo villagers<br/>and their GP's O'Reilly and Laverty. "

" borrowed from the library's audio section. I didn't know what to expect but it was a good storyline with a lot of extra stuff thrown in. The medical issues were interesting and informative. I'm interested to find more in this series. "