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TV series · 2012

Is A Young Doctor's Notebook based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. A Young Doctor's Notebook is based on the book A Young Doctor's Notebook by Mikhail Bulgakov (1963).

The TV series premiered in 2012.

The book behind A Young Doctor's Notebook

A Young Doctor's Notebook

by Mikhail Bulgakov · first published 1963

Short story collection by Mikhail Bulgakov.

Common questions

Is A Young Doctor's Notebook based on a book?

Yes. A Young Doctor's Notebook is based on the book A Young Doctor's Notebook by Mikhail Bulgakov (1963).

Who wrote the book A Young Doctor's Notebook is based on?

A Young Doctor's Notebook was written by Mikhail Bulgakov and first published in 1963.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read A Young Doctor's Notebook before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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