Author: Freida McFadden
Format: Audiobook
My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5

I’ve been working my way through Freida McFadden’s books recently, and I have to say, The Devil Wears Scrubs was a completely different experience from some of her darker stories.

I really enjoyed this one, and I’m giving it five stars for the humour! I honestly wasn’t expecting to spend so much time laughing, but there were moments when I was absolutely cracking up while listening.

Jane McGill and the humour

One of the things I loved most was Jane McGill herself. Some of her comments reminded me so much of my sister, who’s a nurse. I kept thinking, “I could actually imagine my sister saying that!”

I’m not a nurse myself, but having someone in my family who works in nursing made Jane’s observations feel that little bit more familiar. Sometimes the funniest thing is recognising the way someone you know would react.

Jane’s unforgettable mistakes

Jane is a new doctor trying to survive exhausting shifts, demanding colleagues and situations she’s still learning how to handle. One incident that had me laughing involved an overnight call when she desperately needed a surgeon to assess a patient.

After repeatedly trying to reach him and getting into trouble with her senior doctor, Jane left a furious voicemail. She was swearing and giving him a proper piece of her mind. I couldn’t believe how much she let loose!

What made the scene even better was the awkwardness that followed. Someone at the hospital started asking Jane about this mysterious Dr McGill who had left the message, clearly wanting to confront her. Jane’s attempts to avoid admitting who she was had me cracking up. I won’t spoil how that situation unfolds, because it’s much funnier to hear it for yourself.

Another moment that stuck with me was Jane leaving a voicemail to tell a family member that their dad had died, instead of speaking to them directly. I remember thinking, surely that’s not how you’re supposed to break news like that! It’s a serious situation, but her inexperience and the way the scene is written really stayed with me.

Jane doesn’t always know what she’s doing, and that’s part of what makes her such an entertaining character. Her mistakes and awkward moments made her feel human, rather than like a doctor who has everything figured out.

Why the audiobook made a difference

I kept wondering whether I would have found this book quite as funny if I’d read a physical copy. I’m sure the humour is still there on the page, but hearing Jane’s comments out loud made certain moments even funnier for me.

That’s something I love about audiobooks: hearing a character’s personality can bring the whole experience to life. With this one, I was genuinely laughing as I listened.

A change from Freida McFadden’s thrillers

I’ve listened to several Freida McFadden books recently, and I’m used to suspense, secrets and trying to work out the next twist. This was a refreshing change. Instead of trying to solve a mystery, I could simply enjoy Jane’s humour and the chaos of hospital life.

I love a good thriller, but it’s nice to be reminded that a book can earn five stars for completely different reasons. Sometimes it’s a shocking ending; sometimes it’s simply how much a story makes me laugh.

My final thoughts

The Devil Wears Scrubs was such an enjoyable audiobook, and I’m really glad I listened to it. Jane’s humour, the connection I made with my sister being a nurse, and those wonderfully awkward hospital moments made this a memorable listen.

Would I have found it quite as funny reading the physical book? I’m honestly not sure. But as an audiobook, I absolutely loved it.

Five stars from me, especially for the humour! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re looking for something different from Freida McFadden’s darker books, and fancy an audiobook that might make you laugh, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a go.

Have you read or listened to The Devil Wears Scrubs? Did you find Jane as funny as I did?

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