A Young Doctor's Notebook & Other Stories

A Young Doctor's Notebook & Other Stories is primarily characterized by a strong blend of **Humor** (especially dark and observational comedy stemming from the young doctor's inexperience and the absurdities of his situation) and profound **Sadness** and **Empathy** (arising from the harsh realities of early 20th-century medicine, the suffering of patients, and the doctor's personal struggles and eventual addiction). The historical setting in a remote Russian village during the revolution also contributes to a pervasive sense of **Melancholy** and **Curiosity** about the era, while occasional moments of **Joy** and **Happiness** provide brief respite from the often grim circumstances. The graphic nature of medical procedures of the time also elicits **Disgust** and can be **Disturbing**.