izzum_pullan08's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
cantreta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
samphiresyl's review against another edition
3.75
WHEW,, it's done!! This book is super easy to hop in and out of, so I was kinda using it as a book to read in between other books. Glad I have finished it now though! And I'm not going to read the 3rd book in a series before I've read the second book in the series again...
karaboo's review against another edition
5.0
The third book in the All Creatures Great and Small memoirs was just as tender and lovely as the previous two books.
In this collection, James Herriot reminisces over his time during WWII. Starting from boot camp through his eventual return home, Herriot recounts his experiences and how in most situations, he would be reminded of his experiences in his beloved Yorkshire Dales.
Going back in forth in time to bachelorhood and married life, Herriot once again offers up heartfelt, hilarious, and at times heartbreaking stories of the animals and people in his life.
As I was reading a first edition copy of this book (a loaner from a dear friend) along with following along with the Audible narration, I did have to skip around the book as the narrator was clearly reading from an updated and revised edition, but that didn’t affect the storytelling in anyway.
Actor Nicholas Ralph (who plays James Herriot in the current PBS Masterpiece adaptation of the book series) gives a marvelous performance as the reader of this book. He’s able to affect so many different accents beautifully; from his native Scottish Highland burr, Yorkshire, Queen’s English and everything in-between. What I really enjoyed was his ability to sound exactly like his co-star Samuel West whenever he would speak in Siegfried’s voice.
Once again, Herriot’s descriptions are so incredibly visual that sometimes you feel as if you actually roaming those glorious Dales along with him. These books a pure delight and incredibly nourishing for the soul.
In this collection, James Herriot reminisces over his time during WWII. Starting from boot camp through his eventual return home, Herriot recounts his experiences and how in most situations, he would be reminded of his experiences in his beloved Yorkshire Dales.
Going back in forth in time to bachelorhood and married life, Herriot once again offers up heartfelt, hilarious, and at times heartbreaking stories of the animals and people in his life.
As I was reading a first edition copy of this book (a loaner from a dear friend) along with following along with the Audible narration, I did have to skip around the book as the narrator was clearly reading from an updated and revised edition, but that didn’t affect the storytelling in anyway.
Actor Nicholas Ralph (who plays James Herriot in the current PBS Masterpiece adaptation of the book series) gives a marvelous performance as the reader of this book. He’s able to affect so many different accents beautifully; from his native Scottish Highland burr, Yorkshire, Queen’s English and everything in-between. What I really enjoyed was his ability to sound exactly like his co-star Samuel West whenever he would speak in Siegfried’s voice.
Once again, Herriot’s descriptions are so incredibly visual that sometimes you feel as if you actually roaming those glorious Dales along with him. These books a pure delight and incredibly nourishing for the soul.
kerisreads's review against another edition
4.0
A bit of a darker, more gritty story-telling approach this time around, which was a noticeable change from his previous two works, but still chalk full of heartwarming and informative stories about life in as a country vet, even as remembered while training to serve in the RAF during WWII.
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous two, and there was definitely more strong language which was surprising. But I did still enjoy it overall, though it took me longer to get through.
Not my favorite Herriot. But still a nice easy read!
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the previous two, and there was definitely more strong language which was surprising. But I did still enjoy it overall, though it took me longer to get through.
Not my favorite Herriot. But still a nice easy read!
jvilches's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
nezzaaa's review against another edition
5.0
rereading these books while impatiently waiting for the next season of 'all creatures great and small' to come out
poachedeggs's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet as ever, though the links between the war and Herriot's reminiscences are a bit clunky.
mjsteimle's review against another edition
5.0
My aunt introduced me to James Harriot a number of years ago. After hosting a gathering in which we watched a few episodes from the old All Creatures Great and Small TV show, some friends gave me this audio book for my birthday. I only recently finished listening to the whole book.
I love these delightful stories about an English country vet working in the Yorkshire highlights during the 1930s and 40s. A couple of my favorites are Shep, the dog that got a kick out of surprising people with his loud bark, and Oscar, the cat that liked to go out visiting every night.
I love these delightful stories about an English country vet working in the Yorkshire highlights during the 1930s and 40s. A couple of my favorites are Shep, the dog that got a kick out of surprising people with his loud bark, and Oscar, the cat that liked to go out visiting every night.