
You pick it up off the ‘bestsellers’ section at Waterstones on Oxford Street and have a flick through, it will appear the marketing is correct. This book is clearly sold as a light hearted, fun romp through the madness and hilarity of day to day life in a hospital. To be able to do both, on the same page, within the space of 30 seconds, whilst delivering an important and powerful message, now that is a rare talent. It is hard to make someone burst into tears in a public space simply from something they have read.

Likewise, emotionally powerful writing is extremely difficult to achieve. It is hard to make someone laugh out loud in a public space simply from something they have read. Comedy writing is extremely difficult to achieve.
