drleonj's review against another edition
3.0
I wrote a long review of Mead’s novel, and then the Goodreads app crashed, because it’s a piece of sh*t. I’m not going to retype it. Sorry, author and her potential readers.
alessaaa38's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An interesting perspective from an EMT's point of view.
My main gripe would be that the book swaps between first and third person quite often.
My main gripe would be that the book swaps between first and third person quite often.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Blood, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, and Excrement
Moderate: Suicide, Suicide attempt, Grief, and Car accident
shaerikireads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sometimes_i_read_books's review against another edition
4.0
The Application of Pressure tells the story of Tash & Joel, two paramedics from Adelaide. We follow them from final training in 1997 to seasoned professionals in 2019.
I loved this book on two levels. First up are the brilliantly told ‘ambo’ emergency stories, sometimes scary, sometimes funny, sometimes downright horrific. The insight into what a paramedic sees on the job was fascinating and the voyeur in me ate it up!
Then we have Tash & Joel. Initially they were catalysts there to help tell the fascinating stories. But slowly we delve deeper into their characters. The impact of a job like theirs is evident, I loved how, over the course of the book we see the true impact. The black humour and relationship strains, but also developing friendships and bonding over shared experiences.
I loved this book on two levels. First up are the brilliantly told ‘ambo’ emergency stories, sometimes scary, sometimes funny, sometimes downright horrific. The insight into what a paramedic sees on the job was fascinating and the voyeur in me ate it up!
Then we have Tash & Joel. Initially they were catalysts there to help tell the fascinating stories. But slowly we delve deeper into their characters. The impact of a job like theirs is evident, I loved how, over the course of the book we see the true impact. The black humour and relationship strains, but also developing friendships and bonding over shared experiences.
elmarie_bassage's review
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
The same dark humour I have come to know and love from those in Emergency Services. Thoughtfully written.
sometimes_i_read_books's review
4.0
The Application of Pressure tells the story of Tash & Joel, two paramedics from Adelaide. We follow them from final training in 1997 to seasoned professionals in 2019.
I loved this book on two levels. First up are the brilliantly told ‘ambo’ emergency stories, sometimes scary, sometimes funny, sometimes downright horrific. The insight into what a paramedic sees on the job was fascinating and the voyeur in me ate it up!
Then we have Tash & Joel. Initially they were catalysts there to help tell the fascinating stories. But slowly we delve deeper into their characters. The impact of a job like theirs is evident, I loved how, over the course of the book we see the true impact. The black humour and relationship strains, but also developing friendships and bonding over shared experiences.
I loved this book on two levels. First up are the brilliantly told ‘ambo’ emergency stories, sometimes scary, sometimes funny, sometimes downright horrific. The insight into what a paramedic sees on the job was fascinating and the voyeur in me ate it up!
Then we have Tash & Joel. Initially they were catalysts there to help tell the fascinating stories. But slowly we delve deeper into their characters. The impact of a job like theirs is evident, I loved how, over the course of the book we see the true impact. The black humour and relationship strains, but also developing friendships and bonding over shared experiences.
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