Isaree Siriwankulthon, or commonly referred to as "Mor Sam (Dr. Sam)", is a family doctor, novelist and screenwriter from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Her writings are published under the pen name 'Sammon' and are well-known for being medical-centric LGBT stories.
Some of her notable works have been adapted into TV series, i.e. Triage, Manner of Death, Bite Me, 4MINUTES etc.
Loved literally everything about this book. It requires you to..open your mind you could say. There’s many conversational topics within the book. Questions that just don’t have answers, and of course more of a free ending. It ended, but did it really? And you see many views, and own personal challenges. People had their own reasons for things, which made the things they did seem right. But were they? That what i loved. It’s a mystery that keeps you guessing, but at the same time has every answer there. You just have to look. You just have to think.
TELL ME WHY THE BOOK HAD SUCH A SWEET ENDING BUT THE SHOW WAS SO GUT WRENCHING.
quotes….more like whole ass paragraphs but whatever.
“"It's a mercy killing, a practice that helps patients end their lives at their own will." "Thank you. It may still illegal in Thailand. However, these days, the practice is legal in some countries, such as Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands, and in some states of the United States." Guntapat pressed a button to change the slide. "The right to live or die belong to whom exactly? Many people would say, it depends on the context of each case. In the case that the patients were fully conscious, they could choose for themselves. However, in the case of vegetative stage patients, the decision mainly belongs to the patients' family members. In Thailand, the most we can do is to comply with the National Health Act entitled the Right to Die, stating that, 'a person shall have the right to express one's desire regarding their treatment methods or to refuse the treatment service, which is provided merelyto prolong his or her terminal stage of life, to die peacefully and retain human dignity.' Mercy killing is not explicitly mentioned in the text, as well as providing a patient with an equipment for ending his or her life." A foreign movie poster appeared on the screen. The protagonist of the story was diagnosed with bone cancer in a spreading stage and he decided to end his life in the country that allow the practice of euthanasia. "The word 'Euthanasia' is literally consisted of two words: 'good' and 'death' putting them together means 'good death' or 'peaceful death' which has a different meaning from the word 'assisted suicide' or assisting someone to die. Therefore, your answer might not precisely fit.” (I thought this was just a really interesting take. One thing that i loved about this book was this concept of legal vs illegal. Ultimately, doesn’t the final decision come from the patient? But then there’s that chance the patient was unstable, didn’t know what they were saying. I just think the whole question of “The right to live or die belongs to whom?” is such an interesting topic to discuss.)
“He didn't understand why he brought himself into this situation with a man he just met for only a few weeks. The man whom he still considered a stranger, but strangely attractive. He wanted to know more about him. He wanted to know what the man thinks, to be near him, to be touched by him, hugged by him, kissed by him. He wanted to challenge that dangerous aura emitting from this seductive gaze and voice which were hard to refuse. Wasan knew that he was playing with fire, but he felt like it was worth the risk.” (I LOVED their relationship. It was sort of a slow-burn i guess you could say, but undoubtedly they both had immense chemistry and emotions for each other, even if they openly didn’t act on it.)
“'T'm going blind. I cannot see anyone but you.'” (P’Wasan was actually going insane over everything P’Gunn said to him.)
“A manner of death....” (A manner of death mentioned??? Well, of course, it’s the same author. MoD is def on my next to read but i absolutely adored the show.)
“"What the heck?" Wasan grumbled in a low voice and rushed out of the elevator. Pretended like nothing had happened. "No worries. This elevator doesn't have any security cameras." "Then tell them to install some," Wasan growled. He quickly stepped away from Gunn. "If they do, then we couldn't do that anymore." "You, just shut up!"” (“I don’t like him!!” P’Wasan says, while his heart is literally pounding out of his chest. Pretty sure he just gets ‘aggressive’ when he’s flustered.)
“"You know I can't say that." "I understand. As long as this mess hasn't unraveled, you wouldn't trust me." Gunn reached for Wasan's hand on the fence. "Tell me what you want." "I...." Wasan pulled his hand and turned his entire body to face Gunn. "I want to do the right thing, as a police officer. If you're innocent, I'll be yours. But if you're the murderer...' The wind blew casted the leaves to rustle. Dry leaves during dry season fell on the ground between them. "I'll be the one who cuffs your hands, throws you in the jail, and watches you get a death penalty." Gunn didn't look perturbed in the slightest. He was still calm and fearless. The corners of his lips slowly pulled up into a smile, making his face as warm as the sun. "If so, you'll definitely be mine." "And this is where we stand until everything is solved. We should stop contacting each other for now." Wasan looked up when he finished his sentence, trying to block this overwhelming emotion in his chest. He quickly walked away, in need of being far away from the man he had left behind. He didn't want to hear Gunn's voice or see his face longer than this. He wanted Gunn to hug him, kiss him, and hug him. He was falling in love. Hard. So hard that his eyes blinded by it. So hard that he couldn't see what was right. So, he should stop before it's too late. Before his heart fell into this deep infatuation pit and would never be able to climb out of it. (There’s something so sad about this. I love to see them together like this, to know they both love each other, but knowing in the end (even though they end up together happily) that P’Gunn had still be responsible for three (?) of the deaths, even if it was blamed on the other two. Seems just kind of guilty…)
"Wasan." Gunn called his name. Wasan turned on his heels, preparing to walk away, but Gunn rushed to block his way. "Why didn't you pick up my call." "Move. I've to get back to work." He told him without meeting his eyes. Gunn grabbed Wasan's hand and squeezed it firmly. He didn't care the passerby's gaze. Wasan looked up at Gunn with his eyes widening. "Don't disappear like this, please." This was the first time Wasan saw the angry look in Gunn's eyes. "You can wait until the mystery untangles, but don't just disappear on me." "You have the right to command me what to do?" Wasan tried to pull his hand away, but Gunn tightened his grip on the wrist. "Why don't we talk and solve this problem together?" "Since you've come here, the number of terminal stage patients' death has increased. The latest one was proven to die from lethal injection. Then, your name popped up in the crime scene. Everything related to you, you, and all over you. How can I be so closely related to the man who seemed so suspicious?!" (Break up era who? No seriously…P’Gunn was DESPERATE to not lose P’Wasan)
“Wasan lowered his voice. "How can you expect me…..to trust the man who might involve in my mother's death?" Gunn's grip went limp. Wasan successfully pulled his hand away in that moment. He quickly took a step back and pointed his finger at Gunn. "If you everdo this again, I'll throw you on the ground, handcuff you, and you'll be charged with an assault on the officer in the execution of his duty." Gunn stood still while keeping his head down. "If I could prove my innocence, will you come back to me?" Wasan gave him a silent. Gunn looked up at him. His eyes that were once so warm, now seemed empty. "I promised to myself that I wouldn't let you go that easily. If proving that I've nothing to do with any of this is my only chance with you, then, no matter how dangerous it is, I'll do it."” (Another two things to this. It’s a sad part knowing P’Gunn was technically ‘responsible’ for P’Wasan’s mother’s death, even though she consented to it, and wanted it, since she was in so much pain. But P’Wasan never figured out it was him who did it. Second, ‘No matter how dangerous, i’ll do it’, yes P’Gunn we can see that after you literally jumped infront of him and took TWO bullets for bro nd almost got killed.)
“"You...are okay...?" Gunn spoke incoherently, feeling fatigued as if he had run a marathon. He could diagnose himself right away that the bullet probably went into his chest. "You don't have to worry about me!" Wasan took off his black T- shirt, left only his singlet, and pressed it on the wound to stop the bleeding. "Don't you say another word." Gunn admired Wasan's presence of mind, his fierceness, and his decisiveness in a situation like this. Although the gunshot wound was hurt so bad, touches and eyes full of concerns from Wasan were like first-class medicine. He closed his eyes, trying to meditate to stop focusing on his pain. He heard several footsteps coming to this room. Soon after, he heard a siren approaching while his consciousness started to be hazy. "The ambulance is here." Wasan gently patted Gunn's head. "Don't die! If you die, I'd never forgive you."” (Gunn asking P’Wasan if he’s okay when P’Gunn was literally the one who got shot is honestly such P’Gunn behavior.)
“Wasan smiled. It was a smile that anyone wouldn't have a chance to see it often. "This charge is a life sentence." "My whole life..is yours." Gunn's voice was getting weaker, but he tried to gather his last strength and then spoke out clearly. "I love you..." There was a silence after that statement. Wasan lowered his head and let out his breath through his nose. Then, he lifted his face to bashfully look at the man, who had just confessed his love to him. "Say the word again when you recover." "Oh... Wasan... Gunn closed his eyes and growling slightly in his throat. "Why do you have to be so cute? I want to carry you to bed, removing your clothes and make love to you right now."” (Oh, i mean, let his wound heal first Inspector…..before you inspect something new. (sorry for even saying that) but they are so fucking cute)
“Do we have a right to determine our death? Whom does the right to die belong to? If one day you are no longer conscious, do you think you would get your final moment the way you want? Do you think your family would give you what you want? If you could determine how to die, where to die, or even when to die, would you want it? As long as asking for one's own death is still illegal, Guntapat will continue doing it in secret. It's for the sake of his patient's pure souls, for a good death his patients wish for, and for the perfect design of one's death. For Guntapat, the practice isn't a murder, but the way he cares for his patients... With his mercy.” (I like how they put this. Not murder, but a care instead. All of his patients are in immense pain, going through final stages of cancers. If the patients want it, it’s part of his job to do all of their requests. Of course that question will always remain unanswered, we all have our own beliefs.)
I’m going to conclude this review overall with my thoughts on the question: “The right to live or die belongs to whom?” Of course it belongs to context. The patient obviously gets the last say. It’s their body, it’s their life, their pain. I don’t think any family has the right to interfere with that, when the family isn’t the one having to go through the pain. Most patients wait a bit, say goodbye, wait for one last wish in life, then accept it. Of course there should be consent, and the patient has some sort of understanding of themselves. If they were mentally unable at the time, it of course would be another matter. Euthanasia, “good death”, is a way for patients to die on their own accord. Final decision: The right to live or die belongs to the patient.
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El libro está entretenido y te dan ganas de seguir leyéndolo, incluso una vez vista la serie y sepas como va a terminar la historia, ya que hay algunas diferencias entre ellas. Sammon mi madre
The mystery of this novel was as captivating as Manner of Death, and the characters were likable but with the way it's written they weren't trustworthy lol and at the end I was really shocked with how things were being unveiled. I'm glad to know that Sammon is planing a continuation because I need more of Wasan and Gunn and about the things left unsaid.
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Hasta ese momento nunca había leído algo parecido. Empecé la lectura con entusiasmo, y lo terminé con las emociones y pensamientos revueltos… El libro me mantuvo lo bastante sumergida en la lectura. Me llene de muchas emociones a medida que iba leyendo. Definitivamente quede tiesa, pero lo disfruté. La emoción en cada capítulo, el tema que fue abarcado está para un debate extenso.
La cosa acá es lo doloroso, si me pongo del lado de Wasan saber que la persona de tu vida, tu esposo, el hombre que amas con todo tu ser, estaba consiente de lo que estaba haciendo y aún siendo ilegal, que ya vendría siendo asesinato, y aún así manipuló todo a su alrededor ( mató a alguien y ni siquiera fue por ser misericordioso! ) Para que tú no supieras ni te enterarás y que aún así sabiendo tus convicciones y todo (es inspector! Osea jelou!). Es como si te estuviera viendo la cara de estúpido, como si estuviera jugando contigo. Mientras más leía más iba odiando al responsable de todas estas muertes…y resultó ser el mismo que defendía! Quedé 🤡, desde que me ví la serie Fear Street (muy buena la recomiendo) pensé que nunca más nadie jugaría tan feo con mis sentimientos y pss, años después nos vemos acá con la peluca de nuevo.
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Y Sammon lo vuelve hacer! Espero que este libro también tenga una adaptación (me parece que escuché que sí la tendría)
Mercy me, euthanasia. Nos cuenta sobre el doctor Gunn, el único encargado de los pacientes con cuidado paliativo, que se ve envuelto en una serie de asesinatos sobre pacientes en casos terminales. Todos las señales apuntan que es él.
Será que el ayudar a una persona a morir porque no puede más por el dolor en sus últimos momentos. No se podria considerar un acto de misericordia?
El teniente Wasan intentara descifrar el misterio de los asesinatos, todo mientras intenta ser fiel a la ley y evita caer en la tentación que representa el doctor Gunn.
¿Quién tiene el derecho a decir que es una muerte digna? ¿Quién decide si uno merece un final pacífico? Estas dos preguntas sobresale en la trama de este libro. La Euthanasia sigue siendo ilegal y tabú en varios en países ¿pero es realmente una mala opción? Esta historia nos presenta dos lados de esta práctica. Me pareció interesante ya qué tenemos un narrador no confiable y a lo largo qué se nos va revelando la historia no se sabe que más nos pueda esperar. La parte del romance me gustó mucho tanto de la pareja principal como la secundaria. Un libro que te pone a pensar, pero igual te hace disfrutar y quedarte en tensión a lo largo qué lo lees.
Llevó un capitulo y ya se notan todos los cambios que hicieron al adaptar la serie. Comienzo a temer que por la comparación no disfrute tanto el libro.