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lottepot's review
2.0
I was a bit disappointed in this one, which was essentially a story about fox hunting and it’s history with the elements that I’d loved in his books about owls and hares glanced over (their hunting skills, biology, family dynamics and cultural history etc). Maybe I’m just too metropolitan and bourgeoisie but I honestly don’t think you can not denounce hunting just because it’s traditional and ‘country’, there is no excuse to inflict pain and fear on animals for amusement. I understand that farmers have to protect their livestock but that’s another matter. And yes, if my chickens were killed by foxes it would be devastating but there is surely a lot more to their habits than simply being predators. It didn’t even mention urban foxes at all and the difference in their lifestyles.
starstuff's review
informative
reflective
sad
4.0
I enjoyed all the new knowledge I acquired. I do prefer my nature writing to have more heart though.
jsx27's review
3.0
Some interesting facts and a good overview of the red fox, but maybe too much focus on fox hunting for my taste.
woody425's review
3.0
It was okay, I’m usually don’t read non fiction books, I’m more of a fiction girl. It was good, because it was so short. Short and sweet. 3/5