Dr. Hale

Use this forum to discuss the August 2024 Book of the Month, "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper.
Post Reply
Elizabeth Wilkerson 1
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 10
Joined: 17 Mar 2023, 11:57
Favorite Book: The Requium Report
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 22
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-elizabeth-wilkerson-1.html
Latest Review: The Trafficking Murders by Brian O'Hare

Dr. Hale

Post by Elizabeth Wilkerson 1 »

Revolting is how I would describe Barry's father, Dr. William Hale. Doctor Hale's credentials as a great surgeon and Chief of Staff were superb under inhumane circumstances.
User avatar
Williams Jaden
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 137
Joined: 21 Oct 2024, 16:20
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 15
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-williams-jaden.html
Latest Review: McDowell by William H. Coles

Post by Williams Jaden »

With the way he was described, his achievements were quite amazing. Doctors of those times put extra effort into learning and are always good at what they do.
Landon Ferreira
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 75
Joined: 18 Sep 2024, 14:30
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 10
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-landon-ferreira.html
Latest Review: Diabolus In Musica by Richard Rees

Post by Landon Ferreira »

I love how his past was brought into light, his service years and his accomplishments. I found it hard to see his clinic having limited resources to help.
Corinna Borsato
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 142
Joined: 11 Jul 2024, 08:51
Currently Reading: Fireproof Happiness: Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope
Bookshelf Size: 70
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-corinna-borsato.html
Latest Review: The Mindset by Ace Bowers

Post by Corinna Borsato »

I believe Dr. Hale has a key role in the story. He is the talented surgeon and dedicate doctor whose life falls apart after the sudden death of his wife. He has always meant well with Vanessa, wanting to help her. Nonetheless, he was not always able to come out of his shell and reach out. When she needed him the most he was conflicted and was not able to appropriately be there for her, despite wanting to.
User avatar
KDV
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 76
Joined: 16 Aug 2023, 13:52
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 27
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdv.html
Latest Review: Let's Be Honest by Jeremy Gove

Post by KDV »

I felt Dr Hale was in the right for refusing to help Vanessa m. I liked Vanessa as a character, but that was selfish of her to ask that of him. Especially when he is alone and mourning.
User avatar
Esther-David
Book of the Month Participant
Posts: 171
Joined: 23 Jun 2024, 14:13
Currently Reading:
Bookshelf Size: 42
Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-esther-david.html
Latest Review: Truth and Evil by G. Edward Martin

Post by Esther-David »

I'm not entirely sure what the first post means but Doctor Hale had an important role in the story. I think it was rather convenient that he was a doctor. I don't know if him refusing to directly help Vanessa was wrong or right, but I think he made an understandable choice in the moment.
Journey before Destination, Radiant

E. David
Post Reply

Return to “Discuss "Deceptive Calm" by Patricia Skipper”