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Straightforward yet descriptive, Noel Nadesan's King Asoka's Veterinary Hospital focuses on the story of Siva Sundram Pillai, a young Sri Lankan veterinarian, as he navigates work, life and friendship in rural Melbourne Australia. Along the way, Siva meets entertaining coworkers like the sexist and charming Carlos and faces challenging cases. While I learned a great deal about animal anatomy and the history of veterinary science, it felt like the protagonist of Siva was eclipsed by his other coworkers. It is a mindless read that I had a difficult time continuing to stay engaged with.