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 Doctor's Orders read The B ook October 11, 2008
I have just started reading this book, what a great read. Alan Titchmarsh can write very well. I love the characters and the story and I have guessed how it will go. I can't put this book down either i am on chapter 13 already in two days and can't wait to see how the rest of the story goes. Well written Mr Titchmarsh i think this would do excellent as a film or play and certainly a sequel would be in order here
Desperation October 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must admit to not choosing this book, it was just there, in hospital, on the table. Visiting a relative I had to waiting for the doctor to 'do his thing' and so I have a few minutes to spare.
So I picked up this book and began to read, and read. Such an easy read, but also a 'nice' read, if you know what I mean. Good story, good characters, all nice and gentle, just what I needed. Once started it became difficult to stop, but stop I had to. Out the hospital and to the shops to buy this book, yes that's how it grabbed me - one of those books where you 'need' to know what eventually happens.
Don't look for complicated plots or complex characters, instead enjoy a really good honest book written by good old Titch.
Do I recommend it? You bet I do.
 Lightweight but amusing May 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Two sessions and this rather trite little mystery romance by one of the UK's favourite gardeners was finished. This one did not really appeal to me very much. Although I have read all of Alan Titchmarsh's novels I have to admit they only catch my attention because of his television fame...sorry Alan.
This predictable tale takes as its protagonists three middle aged men, Tiger Wilson, Dr Christopher Devon and Gary Flynn. The title I felt did not fit very well as the story gives all three men a little love interest and intrigue in their lives, not just Dr Devon.
Somehow between them they stumble on a local mystery loosely connected by a Chinese man and Dr Devon's concerns about the local GP practice.
A lightweight amusing novel. Though I prefer his work as a gardener and TV personality.
 Fab read November 2, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was the first AT novel I have read and was not disappointed. It was great to "see" a story through a chappies eyes for a change - a fantastic read for lounging around the pool on holiday - not sure which I didn't want to end the most. Fab book - now to pick the next one.
A brilliant story August 31, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is the first Alan Titchmarsh book I've read and I was not disappointed. I started reading it whilst on sick leave after a nasty fall and it jollied me up no end. I liked Alan's characters very much and felt I was living amongst them for the duration of the story. If you want a pleasant read, with humour, romance and an underlying mystery, then this book certainly fits the bill. Like another reader, I too would like to see a sequel to Love and Dr Devon. Alan's stories would make a nice series of gentle plays for the TV. I am now longing to read another of Alan's books, but which one to choose.....hmm.
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