Author's Summary
Adam Kay's debut novel, narrated brilliantly by Andy Serkis, transforms his medical expertise into a darkly humorous murder mystery centered on a troubled doctor uncovering hospital deaths, blending wit, character depth, and sharp commentary on mental health in the NHS. (148 characters)
Overview
Andy Serkis delivers an engaging narration for the audiobook of A Particularly Nasty Case, the first murder mystery by Adam Kay, known for This Is Going to Hurt. This story highlights Kay's distinctive pitch-black humor, turning a chaotic young doctor into an unlikely detective amid suspicious hospital fatalities. The narrative weaves medical intrigue with personal struggles, creating a fiendishly funny debut full of twists and lovable characters.
Plot Highlights
The tale follows Eitan Rose, a skilled yet mentally fragile rheumatologist who suspects foul play after his boss's sudden heart attack death. As more senior doctors perish under similar circumstances, Eitan launches a chaotic investigation, ignoring warnings from police and colleagues. His efforts strain budding relationships, like with hospital porter Cole, and expose his own vulnerabilities from past trauma and mental health challenges.
Key Elements
- Perspective Shifts: The story alternates viewpoints from Eitan's sardonic lens to those of Cole and colleague Margaret, heightening isolation and unreliability as Eitan becomes a suspect.
- Medical Twists: Incorporated texts, transcripts, and reports make the probe feel authentic without overwhelming non-experts.
- Supporting Cast: Quirky figures, including Margaret with her cats, add levity to the escalating pandemonium.
"It's the illness that is selfish, not the individual."
Narration and Style
Serkis revels in voicing the audiobook, bringing Kay's irreverent British comedy to life through clever wordplay and tonal shifts from emotional depth to unexpected lightness. This execution lends realism to Eitan's bipolar journey, making the mystery both entertaining and insightful on NHS dysfunction. Critics praise it as an instant classic for its seamless humor and searing social commentary.
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