"This book is the second in a series of 16 essays about some of the author's favorite writers, including Shakespeare, Gabriel García Márquez, and even Evelyn Waugh. The essays summarize the plot and structure of the original works, with occasional comments specifically addressed to physicians. The essays are superbly informative, but are better enjoyed after the physician has read the books discussed. Reading them beforehand would dilute the excitement of the journey that the author wants readers to experience."