I read or rather heard “Complications” on an audible version about six months ago, in fact my first purchase from them. I liked it. Gawande is a surgeon writing about his experiences, reflections and thoughts on being a doctor and a surgeon. the writing is simple but engrossing. when i saw “Better” in the local shops a month ago i bought that too. He kept up the level and quality. Easy reads but enough to ponder about. Highly recommended for anybody who likes non-fiction that is not specifically bios, self improvement etc. These books straddle all these areas without being in either end of the spectrum (spoon feeding to dry text).
The books also got me digging for my two books on practicing medicine by Dr. Robert Clifford. Those books followed the pattern set by James Herriot in giving comic twists wherever possible and human interest where possible. I have been trying to find more of his books but just haven’t managed to. The quest shall continue.